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Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The B-52?

The B-52 stays relevant thanks to its low operating costs, its plentiful remaining flight hours, and the ability to use stand-off munitions.

Fighter jets perform poorly at their theoretical max speeds which is why they almost never fly at those speeds.

With over a thousand F-35s built and thousands more on order, the F-35’s flyaway costs can be lower than some fourth-generation fighter jets.

A closer look at some of the leading F-35 armadas around the world.

The US has just a handful of E-3 Sentry’s in mission-capable condition.

The F-35 is expensive to operate because it is the most capable fighter jet that requires a specialized ecosystem greater than other fighter jets.

The F-35 is expensive to operate because it is the most capable fighter jet that requires a specialized ecosystem greater than other fighter jets.

These aircraft offer long-range capabilities, a factor that pairs well with their high-altitude flying.

USAF deployments often play a role in dictating European base populations.

The largest NATO bases with the most fighters are all US Air Force and US Navy bases, with some having more fighters than entire European air forces.