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Forum: Tech Log

20th Dec 2011, 21:51

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B-52 design

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Posted By dixi188

Why high wing? Because the B47 had a high...

Why high wing?

Because the B47 had a high wing and the B52 was scaled up.

So I suppose the question is why the B47?

As others have said, to get the biggest bomb bay.

Forum: Tech Log

20th Dec 2011, 12:21

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B-52 design

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Posted By dixi188

I read an article a few years ago that stated...

I read an article a few years ago that stated that there are enough spare engines to see the B52 through to about 2045 and a re-engine program would not be cost effective.

So 80+ year old bombers....

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