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How Many B-52 Bombers Are In The USAF Today?

How Many B-52 Bombers Are In The USAF Today?

After fitting its Boeing B-52s with new Rolls-Royce engines, the USAF expects the plane to remain in service until 2050.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
5 Amazing War Planes At The Largest Aircraft Boneyard In The World

5 Amazing War Planes At The Largest Aircraft Boneyard In The World

With almost 3,200 aircraft, including over 1,000 fighter jets, The Boneyard is home to an impressive array of retired mi...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Is There A Bathroom In The B-52 Stratofortress?

Is There A Bathroom In The B-52 Stratofortress?

With sorties of up to 40 hours possible, crews may need to relieve themselves sometimes, but where?

Brett Daniels 2 years ago
How Many Bombs Can A B-52H Stratofortress Carry?

How Many Bombs Can A B-52H Stratofortress Carry?

The aircraft can be armed for dozens of different missions.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Bayou Vigilance: Why The USAF Landed 2 B-52 Bombers At Chennault International Airport

Bayou Vigilance: Why The USAF Landed 2 B-52 Bombers At Chennault International Airport

Non-military personnel don't typically get to see a B-52 bomber take off and land. Civilians at an airport in Louisiana ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Amazing USAF Military Jet Pictures & Their Stories

5 Amazing USAF Military Jet Pictures & Their Stories

The USAF has been publishing its best pictures for almost 13 years now.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
5 Odd Facts About The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress That You May Not Know

5 Odd Facts About The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress That You May Not Know

The B-52 had a strong influence on American pop culture.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
3 Key Ways The US Is Extending The Service Life Of The B-52 Bomber

3 Key Ways The US Is Extending The Service Life Of The B-52 Bomber

The B-52 bombers are expected to fly well into the 2050s.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What Is The Oldest B-52 Still In Service?

What Is The Oldest B-52 Still In Service?

The oldest B-52 has been in service for around 63 years, but some aircraft could reach 90 or even 100 years of flying.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
A Complete History Of The B-52 Bomber In The US Air Force

A Complete History Of The B-52 Bomber In The US Air Force

The aircraft type has quite an extensive service history.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
5 Military Aircraft That Defined The Vietnam War

5 Military Aircraft That Defined The Vietnam War

Many different fixed-wing aircraft were involved in the war - on both sides.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
The Top 5 Strategic Bomber Aircraft In Operation Today

The Top 5 Strategic Bomber Aircraft In Operation Today

Strategic bombers are less numerous than they used to be, but are still used by the US, Russia, and China.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
How Much Longer Will The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Remain Active?

How Much Longer Will The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Remain Active?

The strategic bomber has been active for several decades; will it live on?

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Unbelievable: How A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Once Flew & Landed Without A Tail

Unbelievable: How A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Once Flew & Landed Without A Tail

The B-52 has been in service for more than 60 years.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
The World's Major Bomber Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide To Identification

The World's Major Bomber Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide To Identification

We explore the basics of identifying four bomber aircraft in use by the US, Russia, and China.

Matthew Austin Ryan 3 years ago
Battle Of The Bombers: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Vs Rockwell B-1 Lancer

Battle Of The Bombers: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Vs Rockwell B-1 Lancer

A thorough comparison of two of the most capable bombers in the USAF arsenal.

Devansh Mehta 3 years ago
Wow: USAF May Fly B-52 Bombers For Over 100 Years

Wow: USAF May Fly B-52 Bombers For Over 100 Years

Andrew Curran 5 years ago