The Daily Debrief
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Equipment · Medium
The B-52 Stratofortress bomber first entered service in the 1950s. Roughly how much longer is the Air Force planning to keep flying it?
The answer is D: Into the 2050s, nearing 100 years in the air
The B-52 is one of the longest-serving combat aircraft ever. Upgraded with new engines and radar, the fleet is planned to keep flying into the 2050s, meaning some airframes could approach a full century of service.
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