BLUF

This article examines the B-52J—the latest upgrade to the B-52 Stratofortress; a bomber that has been in service since the 1950s. It will be quieter, with a stealthier profile.

Summary

  1. Modernization includes new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce F130 engines.
  2. Feature a new F/A-18 Super Hornet radar system and improved situational awareness.
  3. Now has capacity to carry a wide range of weapons, including hypersonic missiles.
READ: B-52J Bomber: The Air Force's 'Flying Aircraft Carrier'

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