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Old 05-15-2006, 04:16 PM
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50 years old and still going......

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Originally Posted by Wodnek
The B52 is some plane though. Designed over 50 years ago still no replacement in sight.
There have been proposals to re-engine them with 4ea. RB211 (ref. Boeing 757) engines. If that ever went through, I imagine they may be in use another decade or two...or three...or....

If you look at the time lines and years in use of the B52, it's use today is kind of like using the Wright Flyer during WWII. Heck of an airplane.
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