Next—The Electro BUFF
It seems there is no end to the versatility of the B-52 bomber. Will it become a stand-off jammer? Boeing company officials publicly launched a campaign Tuesday to get the contract for the new Buff SOJ team of Boeing and BAE Systems, saying their combination of platform expert and highly experienced electronic warfare integrator has the “vision and capability to deliver.” The Air Force expects to have an operational B-52 SOJ by 2012. We offer more information on the project here.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.