Quick B-52 question.
rattler
Active member
Nice Question, someone of the ppl actually working with the leftover rest of them will have to answer it.
In general, the B-52's longevity is marked by the fact that in at least one family of airmen, the grandfather, father, and son have all served as B-52 crew.
008 was the one that flew longest up to 2004, with less hours than any other airframe in the family, but a total of 49 yrs (from JUNE 11, 1955).
There will probably be older ones, if you look at the service hours estimated for distinct parts, setting a min of 30.000+ hrs of service life = 80 yrs at current usage rate):
Rattler
In general, the B-52's longevity is marked by the fact that in at least one family of airmen, the grandfather, father, and son have all served as B-52 crew.
008 was the one that flew longest up to 2004, with less hours than any other airframe in the family, but a total of 49 yrs (from JUNE 11, 1955).
There will probably be older ones, if you look at the service hours estimated for distinct parts, setting a min of 30.000+ hrs of service life = 80 yrs at current usage rate):
Rattler
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A Can of Man
Je suis aware
Now THAT is a very successful design.
Guaporense
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Compare to the F-22...
Be more logical to compare with a C-130 or KC-135.
COMSUBLANT
Banned
Or B-52 to a TU-95