This view inside the B-52's weapon bay shows the deep, narrow architecture that requires the restrictive Conventional Rotary Launcher (CRL). This limits payload diversity and forces USAF reliance on external pylons, which tragically inflates the Radar Cross Section (RCS). Is the B-52's historic firepower worth the dramatic compromise to mission survivability in the 21st century? The ground crew is focused on the loadout. 🇺🇸 . . #military #usa #airforce #bomber #b52 #payload #stealth | Military