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Skybird · 04-16-12, 07:11 AM

Iconic!

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-57...-going-strong/

If the airframes are still robust and the military value is positive, then why not save plenty and plenty of money for new bombers with smaller payloads, and stay with this old proven horse?

But I wonder how the ratio of maintenance hours versus flying hours has shifted until today. Anyone knowing that?

04-16-12, 07:11 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,629 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A 60 year old bomber planned to fly another 30-40 years Iconic! http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-57...-going-strong/ If the airframes are still robust and the military value is positive, then why not save plenty and plenty of money for new bombers with smaller payloads, and stay with this old proven horse? But I wonder how the ratio of maintenance hours versus flying hours has shifted until today. Anyone knowing that? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.