B52 bomber: in the 1960s

b52 bomber In the 1960s, there were concerns over the fleet's capable lifespan. Several projects beyond the B-52, the Convair B-58 Hustler and North American XB-70 Valkyrie , had either been aborted or proved disappointing in light of changing requirements, which left the older B-52 as the main bomber as opposed to the planned successive aircraft models. [ 161 ] On 19 February 1965, General Curtis E. LeMay testified to Congress that the lack of a follow-up bomber project to the B-52 raised the danger that, "The B-52 is going to fall apart on us before we can get a replacement for it." [ 162 ] Other aircraft, such as the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark , later complemented the B-52 in roles the aircraft was not as capable in, such as missions involving high-speed, low-level penetration dashes. [ 163 ]. b52 club win Bạn có biết B-52 vẫn đang phục vụ trong Không quân Mỹ dù đã ra mắt từ những năm 1950, nhờ nâng cấp liên tục? dang nhap b52 One of the key factors in the long-lasting success of the B-52 bomber has been its relatively low procurement and maintenance costs, especially when compared to newer aircraft. The B-52 bomber price has evolved over time, reflecting both inflation and the substantial modernization efforts required to keep the aircraft relevant.