#B-52
Rolls-Royce F130: What To Know About The New US Air Force B-52J Engine
The B-52 Stratofortress is powered by eight aging engines, but the US Air Force will upgrade to the F130 engines from Ro...
How The US Air Force’s B-52 Fleet Maintains Global Strategic Presence
After six decades of vigilance, the US’s mighty fleet of B-52 Stratofortress’ endure to provide deterrence and ensure gl...
New USAF B-52J Upgrades: What They Mean for Long-Range Missions
The B-52J will see the massive bomber used for missions launching long-range missiles for many years to come.
What To Know About The USAF 2nd Bomb Wing In Barksdale Air Force Base
The 2nd Bomb Wing's Agile Bomber Generation Squadrons recently deployed in Eastern Europe, demonstrating readiness for h...
B-52J Vs B-21: Examining The US Future Bomber Fleet's Massive Age Gap
The B-52J and B-21 Raider are set to become the most unequal of strategic bomber counterparts into the 2050s.
2 USAF B-52Hs Join 2 RAF Typhoon FGR4s & Voyager Air-To-Air Refueler On Mission Over Arabian Peninsula
RAF Typhoons have escorted American B-52 bombers in a mission over the Middle East to deter Iran.
Where The US Air Force Has Deployed 25% Of Its Combat-Ready B-52s
USAF B-52 bombers in Europe bolster NATO defenses, enhance readiness, and project strategic deterrence amid rising globa...
Linebacker II: How Many B-52s Were Shot Down In The Vietnam 'Christmas Bombing' Campaign?
15 B-52s were officially lost in Linebacker II, but the actual number is likely between 22 and 27 when adding in write-o...
Did A Vietnamese MiG-21MF Pilot Really Shootdown A US Air Force B-52?
According to Vietnam, pilot Pham Tuan shot down a B-52 with a MiG-21 as it flew over North Vietnam.
B-52 Stratofortress Vs F-22 Raptor: Which Has More Air-To-Air Victories?
While the B-52s are known to have gunned down two MiG-21s, the F-22 has never shot down a fighter jet in anger.
Could The F-15 Eagle Be Retrofitted To Carry The 30,000 lb Massive Ordinance Penetrator?
The F-15EX could theoretically carry the MOP with some modifications but with sharply reduced range and other issues.
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force's Delayed B-52J Program
The B-52J program promises advanced engines, electronics, and weaponry, transforming the iconic bomber for modern combat...
US Strategic Bombers Prepare For Shift To Europe In Latest Task Force
The US will also reposition new bombers, fighters and refuelers to the Middle East.
US B-52 Bombers Arrive In Middle East After Government’s Warning To Iran
Air Force B-52 strategic bombers arrived in the Middle East to deter Iran from escalating the conflict in the region.
Which Aircraft Can Carry The US Air Force's 30,000-Pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator?
Only the United States Air Force's strategic bombers have the heft needed to carry the massive 30,000 lbs MOP.
The US Air Force Bases Assigned B-52H Bombers
Only two bases are assigned, the B-52 bombers, providing the US with both nuclear and conventional strategic bombing cap...
The USAF's New B-52 Throwback Livery: Looking Back At The Historic Bomber's Development Program
The venerable B-52 isn't just getting upgraded. Paradoxically, it's also going retro...at least in terms of the paint sc...
Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying
The United States is still operating aircraft that first flew 70 years ago and plans to keep some of them operating for ...
B-52 Upgrades: How The US Air Force Will Keep Its Oldest Bomber Flying For 100 Years
The B-52 is a septuagenarian design. Yet new technologies will keep it viable until the centenarian mark.
Top 5: The Best US Air Force Bases For Planespotters
Many US Air Force bases offer planespotting opportunities for enthusiasts. Here are five of the best!