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Why is there the emphasis on keeping the B52 an eight engine aircraft? Edit: A increase in minimum runway length and a decrease in payload capacity don't seem
by wl 12y ago
Why is there the emphasis on keeping the B52 an eight engine aircraft?
Edit: A increase in minimum runway length and a decrease in payload capacity don't seem like the right answers in light of past four engine proposals that improved both specifications (the replacements had over double the thrust) while delivering even more fuel efficiency.
- Someone 12y agoI would guess they want the ability to take off and land on relatively short runways, and, as indicated, they want to reuse existing engines.
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- jkot 12y agoBombs are heavy.
- TylerE 12y agoA-380 is over 2.5x the weight of a B-52.
- toomuchtodo 12y agoAs other posters have mentioned, short take off fully loaded with ordinance, as well as for extended range/engine failure scenarios.