Honor the legacy and future of American airpower with this bold B-52J flag, featuring the upgraded Rolls-Royce-powered Stratofortress in stunning detail.
Aircraft Description
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The Venerable B-52 Get Rolls-Royce Engines
Honor the legacy of one of the most legendary aircraft in military aviation history with our B-52J Stratofortress Aircraft Flag. Featuring a detailed and bold depiction of the iconic B-52, this full-color polyester knit flag is designed to celebrate the life extension of the aircraft that has supported critical missions across the globe for decades, through the addition of new Rolls-Royce engines.
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Each flag is printed on durable, high-quality fabric that looks great indoors in your home, hangar, or office, and can stand up to light outdoor use as well. It’s a meaningful way to showcase your connection to military aviation and the vital missions this aircraft makes possible.
Looking for something unique and meaningful to send to your deployed military member? These make great deployment gifts to receive downrange in their care packages from home. They are a lasting reminder of home, squadron pride, and mission success. Need a retirement or PCS gift idea? These flags are a perfect solution to your problem! Check out our flag gallery.
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- 100% polyester
- Knitted fabric
- Fabric weight: 4.42 oz/yd² (150 g/m²)
- Print on one side
- Blank reverse side
- 2 metal grommets
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B-52J Aircraft Overview and History
The Boeing B-52J Stratofortress represents the latest modernization of America’s most iconic long-range bomber, ensuring its continued relevance in 21st-century warfare. Evolving from the B-52H, the new B-52J includes major upgrades that drastically improve performance, efficiency, and digital integration—most notably the replacement of its aging Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofans. These modern engines offer enhanced fuel efficiency, lower maintenance demands, and increased reliability, helping extend the operational life of the bomber well into the 2050s.
While the B-52J retains its classic, instantly recognizable airframe—including its swept wings and cruciform tail assembly—it’s a very different aircraft under the skin. The upgraded F130 engines not only deliver better thrust but also reduce the bomber’s logistical footprint. Each new engine pod will still house two engines, preserving the aircraft’s familiar eight-engine configuration, but with a significant boost in performance and sustainability.
The B-52J will also feature cutting-edge upgrades to its cockpit and combat systems. These include modern digital avionics, improved power generation systems, and the integration of the AN/APG-79B4 AESA radar—the same radar family used in F/A-18 Super Hornets—offering better target acquisition and situational awareness. The cockpit is being overhauled with digital displays and control interfaces to support future weapons and mission profiles.
This upgraded Stratofortress will remain a key part of the U.S. nuclear triad, while also serving in conventional roles such as maritime strike, close air support, and standoff missile delivery. The B-52J is a powerful symbol of sustained American airpower—marrying Cold War-era ruggedness with 21st-century precision and efficiency. As it enters the next phase of its legendary career, the B-52J remains not only a bomber, but a platform of global deterrence and strategic dominance.
