B-52J Stratofortress
B-52J Stratofortress
Strategic Bombers
Basic Information
Name
B-52J Stratofortress
Designation
B-52J Stratofortress
Alternate Designation
B-52H Stratofortress ERP
Equipment Type
Strategic Bombers
Manufacturer
Boeing
Date of Introduction
2030
Description
The US Air Force plans for an engine replacement for the B-52H strategic bomber are expected to be completed by 2030. Besides, the bomber will get the AN/APG-79 AESA radar system and other upgrades to extend its service life beyond 2050. The B-52J with the new F130 engine is expected to take to the skies in 2027 and achieve initial operational capability in 2030. The B-52s are expected to phase out by 2060.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
5
Max Speed
1037.2 km/h
Range
14160.0 km
Service Ceiling
15250 m
Wingspan
56.40 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Strategic Bombers
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
B-52H Stratofortress ERP
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Boeing
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2030
First Flight
2027
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
5
Number of Engines
8
Area — Radar Cross Section (RCS)
405 square meter
Dimensions — Height
12.4 meter
Dimensions — Length
48.5 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
56.4 meter
Mass — Empty Weight
83,250 kilogram
Mass — Fuel Load
141,610 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust
136,000 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
219,600 kilogram
Mass — Payload
31,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
15,250 meter
Performance — Max Range
14,160 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
0.84 mach
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Cruise Missiles: AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER (12)
Item 2
Cruise Missiles: AGM-181 LRSO
Item 3
Cruise Missiles: AGM-183A ARRW
Item 4
Optronic Systems: Sniper XR (1)
Item 5
Turbofan Engines: F130 (8)
Variants
Variant 1
B-52H Stratofortress
Variant 2
B-52J Stratofortress
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000533
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
48.5 m
Width
56.4 m
Height
12.4 m
Weight
219600 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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