Monday, 25 March 2013

Aging B-52 bomber gets new Sniper pod upgrade




Last week, the United States Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing made its first live run with a newLockheed Martin Sniper pod installed on the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress. Taking off from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, the practice run introduces new combat abilities that will give the aging bomber better integration with ground forces and laser-guided bombs for precision strikes. .. Continue Reading Aging B-52 bomber gets new Sniper pod upgrade

Section: Military

Tags: Aircraft, Lockheed Martin, Sniper, US Air Force

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