The USA showed images of a new version of the B-52 bomber
October 23, 2022
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According to the news of The Drive, the American company Boeing showed pictures of a new version of the strategic bomber B-52 Stratofortress, which will receive new engines.
According to the news of The Drive, the American company Boeing showed pictures of a new version of the strategic bomber B-52 Stratofortress, which will receive new engines.
The new version of the aircraft may receive the designation B-52J or B-52K. The aircraft will be equipped with new Rolls-Royce F130 engines and enlarged engine compartments. Also, the modernized version has a modified nosepiece.
The bomber will receive a digital engine control system. The new engine will increase the range of the B-52, reducing fuel consumption and maintenance costs.
The plane in the render differs from the serial models with a modified nose without a coating. It will house the AN/APG-79 radar station with an active phased array antenna. The upgrade is believed to keep the B-52 in service until the 2050s.
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