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> ...but the B-2 is now 30 years old and was designed in the mid 1980s. Given that the B-52 is 65 years old, built with 1955's technology, I would expect somet
by HumblyTossed 7y ago
> ...but the B-2 is now 30 years old and was designed in the mid 1980s.
Given that the B-52 is 65 years old, built with 1955's technology, I would expect something more sophisticated to have a longer shelf life than 30 years.
- WalterBright 7y agoThe B-52 is only useful after the enemy's air defense systems have been completely suppressed. It's mostly just a truck.
- nradov 7y agoThe B-52 can also carry long range stand off weapons.
- catalogia 7y agoThat's not how it works. There are loads of planes much younger and more sophisticated than the B-52 which are no longer in service. To name just a few high profile examples: the SR-71, F-117, and Space Shuttle.