B-52J
Type: Strategic Bomber
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
Modernized variant of the legendary B-52 Stratofortress featuring new Rolls-Royce F130 engines, upgraded radar, enhanced communications, and weapon systems integration. Originally entering service in 1955, the B-52 is expected to remain operational past 2060 with these upgrades, making it the longest-serving military aircraft in history.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 5 |
|---|---|
| range | 14,080 km (unrefueled) |
| engines | 8× Rolls-Royce F130 turbofans (replacing TF33s) |
| payload | 31,500 kg |
| armament | AGM-158 JASSM-ER, AARGM-ER, hypersonic weapons, conventional bombs |
| max_speed | Mach 0.86 |
| original_ioc | 1955 |
| range_increase | +30% with F130 engines |
Operators
- United States
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