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Subject: Re: [OM] OT: Interesting Aviation News
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 17 May 2019 07:01:14 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
     It may also be due to the cost of maintaining the B2 fleet.  Same thing 
happened with the B58.

     Decades ago they replaced the engines on the KC-135s with CFM56s.  The 
improvement was such that they were able to eliminate the need for water 
injection on takeoff.

>
>I'm not at all surprised that happened, as try though they might, the 
>USAF hasn't had a lot of luck fielding a replacement. Currently the B52 
>is projected to continue in use past 2050! Locally, there are rumors 
>running around that the AF is getting serious about re-engining the B52 
>with 4 big fans. Certainly a lot of airlinesa re out there with more 
>thrust than the turbojets on the B52. 
>


Chris

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