Sunday, 25 January 2015

The B-52 gets upgraded weapons bay



For a plane that's now being flown by the original crews' grandchildren, the B-52 is still going strong. For its latest upgrade, Boeing has installed a new weapons bay launcher that will allow the venerable bomber to carry smart weapons inside and reduce fuel consumption. .. Continue Reading The B-52 gets upgraded weapons bay

Section: Military

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

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