The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range subsonic jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support …

Mission The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 …

Dec 11, 2025 · The Boeing B-52 provides the United States with immediate nuclear and conventional global strike capability. With a high missioncapable rate, large payload capacity, …

2 days ago · A $2B boost keeps the B-52 flying into the 2050s, pairing new Rolls-Royce F130 engines with radar upgrades for the coming B-52J and room for upgrades.

4 days ago · The engine replacement program is part of a broader goal to modernize the entire B-52 strategic bomber fleet of the US Air Force.

Dec 27, 2025 · Key Takeaways The Air Force approved $2 billion for B-52 engine replacement following Rolls-Royce’s successful design review, funding integration work through 2033. Rolls …

Apr 15, 2025 · Discover the history, upgrades, and enduring legacy of the B-52 Stratofortress—America’s unstoppable long-range bomber still leading missions today.

The B-52H is a long-range nuclear or conventional bomber and USAF’s primary standoff cruise missile carrier.

15 hours ago · The B-52 Stratofortress has been flying for the U.S. Air Force for decades, and a new upgrade program ensures it'll be a fixture for a few decades more.

Manufacturer: Boeing Military Airplane Co. Power plant: Eight Pratt & Whitney engines TF33-P-3/103 turbofan Armament: Approximately 70,000 pounds mixed ordnance -- bombs, mines …