I believe what Vlado is referring to is a recent re-opening of the B-52
reengining project. A recent Jane's Defense Weekly article said that the
earlier decision about reengining back in the '95 timeframe (ergo, the
maintenance cost savings based on the big TF-33 stockpile outweighed fuel
consumption savings) was flawed.

The article contained a *new* photoshopped picture of a 4-engine BUFF.


"Thomas Schoene" wrote in message
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"MLenoch" wrote in message

Is the program to re-engine B-52 aircraft running?

Not AFAIK. They tried to get it in under some sort of fuel economy
program
that would have made it easier to lease the engines, but I don't think
anyone bought it.

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