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2021-03-28 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Tinker AFB completes B-52 restoration as ‘Wise Guy' re-enters arsenal

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Posted by Besoeker 2021-03-28 07:21|| || Front Page|| [17 views ] Top

#1 Did they ever get around to upgrading the engines on these?

Posted by Angstrom 2021-03-28 13:51|| 2021-03-28 13:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Why?

Posted by Anomalous Sources 2021-03-28 16:16|| 2021-03-28 16:16|| Front Page Top

#3 I wish someone would do some resurrection and regeneration on me!

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2021-03-28 16:37|| 2021-03-28 16:37|| Front Page Top

#4 As I understand, they would have to replace with engines that wouldn't increase the torque on the wings, so no off the shelf engines are available. While there is a move to replace, may not happen readily or efficiently

Posted by Caesar Untervehr5293 2021-03-28 19:36|| 2021-03-28 19:36|| Front Page Top

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