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capricorn23
14th Dec 2020, 21:41
I'm not sure if this is the proper Forum, rather than Tech log, anyway I wish to put up this question, regarding the B-52 takeoff profile in case of engine (engines?) failure after the "go speed" (V1 for the commercial planes) or how it is referred to.
Thank you in advance for any comment.

ORAC
14th Dec 2020, 21:59
Diverting (sic) from the topic - I note a Minot B-52 experienced an engine failure over the Med, before diverting to Fairford and declaring an emergency before attempting the dreaded seven engine approach.....

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2020/12/04/us-air-force-to-assess-what-caused-b-52-bomber-engine-to-shut-down/

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/12/04/in-flight-emergency-forces-b-52-to-divert-to-fairford-during-bomber-mission-to-europe/

megan
14th Dec 2020, 23:02
capricorn, you can download the flight manual and look up all the facts here https://www.docdroid.com/psiRPHX/boeing-b-52cd-flight-manual-pdf

capricorn23
15th Dec 2020, 22:50
Thank you ORAC and megan, very interesting information... lots to read on the manual.