a couple more decades of service and we'll get to name the b-52 as the "century bomber"

The video could've been half as long; too repetitive with bad grammar and syntax. No mention of the D, E, F, and role in Vietnam. Once part of the strategic triad nuclear deterent to the USSR.

With its massive, awe inspiring wingspan, the B52 really looks like the Angel of Death.

Did you know? The pilots/crew today are the GRAND CHILDREN and even GREAT GRANDCHILDREN of the first crews

55,000 “feets”?!

Hey, we should have kept the G models as well…they would be handy now that these engines are available.

Let me see if I get this correctly, the USAF wants to retire the A-10 because its an old airframe, yet a plane twice as old is being upgraded again? WTF, ground forces get short changed again in the great USAF plan.

They are willing to spend money to keep the b52 in service, but the a10, that has a good service record and still as significant use on the battlefields They want it gone

They could also improve their B-17s with new engines, radar, etc

The wings in the later model B-52s must be robust to accumulate all those flying hours.

TBH the XB-52 is much more beautiful, especially with that canopy

If every part was replaced at the least once. Is it still the same air plane that came out of the factory ?

the question I want to be answered is when does the B52 get its new engines:)

Being English and therefore as a Brit this is rubbish. 😉As a lover over of our now late Victor, Vulcan, and Valiant "V" force. Plus the B-52 is the American memory that shows how our nations work together with the "V"s and B-52's. Why do I say this is rubbish I hear you ask? it's because the awesome Buffs should last 200 years plus not 100! Two sayings that fit the B-52. "If it ain't broke...etc" and also "If it looks right..etc". Therefore am I A/ Right or B/ Right? The crews might then be wearing silver spandex with aerials out of their heads and ray guns Jetsons style retro future 1950's future stuff by then. If they aren't flying in 2150 when I come back as a ghost they better have a good reason why not. 🙂

video starts at 4:53

LUV THE BUFF

Worked on the G-- model in Okla. In the mid 80s.

B52s made when America was easily the greatest country on the planet! And C130s not doing bad either!

This ur modified B-25 Impressive Plane

I find it unlikely that a straight-wing design would have considered after the B-47!🫤😬🤣

As I gladly reside in Western Washington State, I am able to witness the B-52 leaving and landing at Fort Lewis/Mc Cord AFB all day long in the Southern Tacoma/Northern Olympia airspace. Such a "behemoth" of an aircraft, and a blessing to witness being airborne! I couldn't imagine the Air Force replacing this graceful giant...

In my opinion, extensive metal fatigue throughout the airframe will make it highly uneconomical to operate and significantly increase the risk factors to safely operate the fleet. Entropy eventually will take its toll.

Wonder how they remove and repair the micro cracks in that 70 year old pressure hull -I know they use x rays but they must patch those spots.

What I truly appreciate of the US Army is they can upkeep and preserve their vehicles, no matter what kind, shape, aim to 101% operational status, up to date, fully equipped and combat ready. The same thing I am pretty sure cannot be said for many other nations, and I don't think it's chiefly budgetary problem. The US Army is filled with competent people that can maintain these beasts with the help of several external partners. It's a cultural thing. If one of these beasts were to be disassembled for maintenance and upgrades in some other part of the world, they'd remain with bucket-loads of bolts and nuts and other parts... and probably re-install the wings upside down!

I thought b52’s were going to be replaced with the new b21’s along with b21’s replacing b2’s and b1’s

I can't stand 4 hour flights so 100 years is a no-go for me.

What about airframe fatitgue?

feets ??? 1 foot, many feet. NOT: feets.

Some video. Almost zero information about the new engines.

odd commentary here, "feets" and "for the information"?

Is there truth to the rumour I just made up that the B52 will never get an engine upgrade because the scream of those 8 jets is a major part of it's offensive arsenal, the sound of freedom.?

Go Rolls Royce!

Way to prep that War Bird 🦅. God’s speed Lady’s and Gentlemen. Move out the way we have a Country to Save. Giddy up little Doggie way to drive that Mule. All day long Yahoo

lol...the plural form of foot...is feet, not feets

America's real super bomber😂😂😂

The DoD has been talking about reengining the Buff since the '90. Still talking and the price gets more expensive.

The buff is a symbol of democratic strength.

The philosophy behind it's construction reminds me of an Avro Lancaster on steroids ..especially when I look at the huge bomb bay.

Estamos ficando sem assunto 😞

Foot and feet.

Wrong.The Spirit(B2)is a reliable although expensive replacement.

Our battleships fly.

Misleading. No engine will go for 100 years. What it really means is the new engines will keep the B-52 flying until its 100th birthday. Someone needs to clean that up and come up with a more accurate way to phrase this because I've seen the same claim on multiple channels.

I think they should cancel the re-engine program. Boeing is asking for a 50% increase of the already agreed upon price of 2.6 billion because of "integration" issues. The 747 CMCA is looking better and better.

Wrong.The right name=Boeing Stratofortress.B52=the US made codename.

Feets.

feets

Box Cars aren't sexy, but this "Nox Car" keeps hauling the goods, so WHY would we RE Invent a Box Car?

Pushing an old air frame to this extreme is a sure way to enrich share holders. All missions of a b52 can be done with drone technologies. Far cheaper and far more flexible.

I had no idea that the original B52 was sent to Castle AFB. I was stationed there in 1970 as a jet engine mechanic so it kind of nice to know. In 1973 I had finished college and applied for officer flight school and was lucky enough to qualify and receive my commission. During school that asked me what I wanted to fly and instead of wanting fighters like everyone else I asked to go back to SAC for B-52 that I had enjoyed working on. I was accepted and flew them from several places in the world for the next 8 years. I flew the OLD D models that still had the FORD engines on them before Pratt and Whitney took over the contract with bigger and more powerful engines. I loved my old D models because they used water injection to build the much needed power and speed. The thrill of hitting the water button and the sound has remained in my heart ever since. They might not look modern but will they last 100 years OH HELL YES! I just wish I would live that long to see what they are replaced with it is going to have to be one hell of a replacement though

👿Stratofortress

WHY? Why keep operating something that old? Metal fatigues, insulation on wiring becomes brittle, seals go flat. If the design is so wonderful, why can't Boeing dust off the tooling and build some new ones.

Compared to B 52 vs Tu 95 B 52 has 17.74% higher max takeoff weight and 13.04% higher max speed and 4.91x higher fuel consumption and 4x more expensive engine maintenance.

This script is so bad lol

Lol what kind of insane english is this?! I haven't a clue what she's saying - i keep listening for brand new uses of the english language

Antiquated

It is a sitting duck the powers that be won't replace. Too much money involved.

That's very funny... in a few years everything will be electric and drones will substitute planes