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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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28 Sep 2021 08:05 #51
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I wonder if that is due to ground clearance, as modern engines are much more powerful than those originally fitted to the B-52?
Will they have to have smoke pipes fitted in order to leave the black smoke trail going forward?
Will they have to have smoke pipes fitted in order to leave the black smoke trail going forward?
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28 Sep 2021 20:14 #52
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4 RB-211's were considered at one time, certainly ground clearance would have been an issue.
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29 Sep 2021 13:16 #53
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I understand the black smoke is generated by the water/methanol injection used; used to get the same with CV880s and 990s..I wonder if that is due to ground clearance, as modern engines are much more powerful than those originally fitted to the B-52?
Will they have to have smoke pipes fitted in order to leave the black smoke trail going forward?
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21 Apr 2023 05:18 - 21 Apr 2023 05:20 #54
by TerryClark
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The USAFs 76 remaining B52s are to be re-engined with 8 x Rolls Royce F 130 engines replacing the current Pratt and Whitney TF33 engines.
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