At the end of November, a notification of the conclusion of the Air Force Agreement was published. Bombarders should become one of the main starting platforms for HypersConic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM). New missiles are expected to be armed in 2027. "Such a rocket (NAC) that B-52 can be carried is likely to exceed the possibility of existing conventional armament pylon and adapter for HSAB heavy weapons.
The global shock command of the air forces examines other ways of transporting missiles at B-52. The SUU-67/A Pilone for conventional use, ”it was said in November. Currently, B-52H can carry 6 AGM-86b nuclear warheads under each wing thanks to HSAB and Pilon SUU-67/A, as well as eight on the rotary launcher in the bomb compartment of the aircraft. In addition, the bomber is the carpet carrier Jassm.
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