Why Do B-52 Engines Produce Lots of Smoke Only During Take-Off? – Why does the B-52 Stratofortress leave behind a massive black smoke trail during takeoff? The answer lies in its eight aging TF33 engines, high-power takeoff conditions, and the water-injection system once used on older B-52G models. But as the Air Force replaces them with modern Rolls-Royce F130 engines, that iconic smoke could soon disappear. Watch the full video to find out why!
Source: Military TV