Monday 11 November 2013

Boeing to extend B-52 life span by increasing smart weapon capacity by half



The B-52 heavy bomber is a bit like the Queen of England – sometimes it seems as though both of them are going to go on forever. Last week, Boeing announced a new program to extend the life of the US Air Force B-52 fleet by expanding its capacity to carry smart weapons by 50 percent as part of a new US$24.6 million contract... Continue Reading Boeing to extend B-52 life span by increasing smart weapon capacity by half

Section: Military

Tags: Aircraft, Boeing, Upgrade, US Air Force, Weapons

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