It’s Official: The Re-Engined B-52 Will be the B-52J - Air Force …
Apr 5, 2023 · A Boeing computer-generated view of the B-52J, the venerable bomber's new designation after being fitted with a new radar and eight new Rolls Royce engines.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - Wikipedia
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support …
New Report: B-52J Initial Operational Capability Slips to 2033
Jun 18, 2024 · Initial operational capability for the B-52 J— the new designation for the bomber after extensive re-engining and upgrade programs —won’t be achieved until 2033. The three …
The U.S. Air Force’s B-52J Bomber Nightmare Has Just Begun
Mar 8, 2025 · What is the B-52J Bomber? The B-52J is a modernized version of the B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber that has been a key …
Re-Engined B-52 To Be Designated The B-52J - The Aviationist
Apr 7, 2023 · It’s official now: the upgraded B-52 bomber will be the B-52J. “Any B-52H aircraft modified with the new commercial engines and associated subsystems are designated as B …
The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old …
Feb 12, 2024 · The B-52J will receive a modern active electronically scanned array radar to improve its navigation, self-defense and targeting capabilities.
B-52J: The Classic Bomber Gets New Engines and a New Lease on …
Jan 28, 2025 · The US Air Force is modernizing its iconic B-52 bomber, creating the B-52J. New Rolls-Royce engines, advanced radar, and updated avionics will keep this Cold War-era …
Our First Look At What Fully Upgraded B-52 Bombers Will Look Like
Oct 21, 2022 · The company had previously revealed that the next iteration of the B-52 – which may ultimately receive the designation B-52J or B-52K – would feature noticeably larger …
The Air Force’s ‘New’ B-52J Bomber Summed Up in 5 Words
Feb 22, 2025 · The B-52J: Why the U.S. Is Upgrading a 70-Year-Old Bomber. The U.S. Air Force is once again breathing new life into a relic of the Cold War. The legendary B-52 …
Initial Testing Of New Smokeless And Quieter Engines For B-52J …
Sep 8, 2023 · Rolls-Royce is on track to to complete initial F130 engine testing for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the end of the year.
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