The upgrades are part of a plan to keep the B-52s in service until at least 2050, but they're delayed with cost overruns.
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The 1950s Bomber That Will Outlast The Stealth Jet

The colossal B-52 Stratofortress, an aircraft designed in the 1950s, is slated to fly until the 2050s, easily out-serving its ...