How Small Explosives Jump Start Its Old B-52

The explos!ve scene of fitting a can into a B-52 bomber's engine is actually a scramble drill, testing the Air Force's reaction time. The drill, known as minimum interval takeoff, involves quick launches of B-52s at 15-second intervals. Starting the B-52 engines usually takes over an hour, but the Air Force uses a #cartstart - a controlled explosive device - to reduce startup time to less than 10 minutes. This method ensures readiness and efficiency for swift deployment. #b52bomber

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