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B-52 Stratofortress Vs F-22 Raptor: Which Has More Air-To-Air Victories?

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.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Could The F-15 Eagle Be Retrofitted To Carry The 30,000 lb Massive Ordinance Penetrator?

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.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force's Delayed B-52J Program

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...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Strategic Bombers Prepare For Shift To Europe In Latest Task Force

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.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
US B-52 Bombers Arrive In Middle East After Government’s Warning To Iran

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.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Which Aircraft Can Carry The US Air Force's 30,000-Pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator?

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.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The US Air Force Bases Assigned B-52H Bombers

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...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The USAF's New B-52 Throwback Livery: Looking Back At The Historic Bomber's Development Program

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...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying

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 ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
B-52 Upgrades: How The US Air Force Will Keep Its Oldest Bomber Flying For 100 Years

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.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Top 5: The Best US Air Force Bases For Planespotters

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!

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Why Does The B-52 Have Wheels On The Wings?

Why Does The B-52 Have Wheels On The Wings?

The aircraft has a 185-foot wingspan.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

The B-52 dates from a time when it needed eight engines and now it is easier to roll with its existing eight-engine desi...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Crabbing: Why The B-52's Landing Gear Swings 20º Left Or Right Of Center

Crabbing: Why The B-52's Landing Gear Swings 20º Left Or Right Of Center

The B-52 has the unique ability to turn its wheels and land during high crosswinds, creating a remarkable sight.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

B-52 crashes are responsible for many of the most worrisome nuclear accidents during US Air Force Cold War history.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Why Restoring Nukes On B-52 Aircraft Would Cost USAF $4.5 Million

Why Restoring Nukes On B-52 Aircraft Would Cost USAF $4.5 Million

A look at what it takes to make a B-52H nuclear capable and why the interest in restoring that capability.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Strategic Deterrence Roles Of The US B-52 Stratofortress

5 Strategic Deterrence Roles Of The US B-52 Stratofortress

After 7 decades, the "BUFF: remains the premier warbird in the US strategic arsenal. We now examine its Top 5 strategic ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
No Vertigo: Jimmy Stewart's Stellar Record As A US Army Air Corps WW2 B-24 Pilot

No Vertigo: Jimmy Stewart's Stellar Record As A US Army Air Corps WW2 B-24 Pilot

James Stewart enjoyed one of the most remarkable bomber pilot and acting careers of WWII and the early Cold War.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command

Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command

The Air Combat Command (ACC) is the post-Cold War successor to Tactical Air Command (TAC) and Strategic Air Command (SAC...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago