LORE:

Development History:
The SHAB-54 was conceived in the late 1990s as a next-generation replacement for the aging B-52 Stratofortress, nicknamed "BUFF." Designed to carry out high-altitude strategic bombing missions with increased efficiency and speed, the aircraft was the product of extensive collaboration between aerospace engineers and military strategists. Its development was spearheaded by the fictional AeroVance Dynamics in response to the U.S. military’s demand for a bomber with shorter takeoff capabilities, faster deployment of munitions, and reduced maintenance requirements compared to its predecessors.

Design Innovations:

1. Rotating Bomb Rack: The SHAB-54 featured an innovative internal bomb bay with a rotating bomb rack, capable of deploying 24 250kg precision-guided bombs in rapid succession. This mechanism allowed for faster payload release compared to the B-1 and B-2 systems, making it highly effective for time-sensitive operations.

2. Propulsion: The aircraft was powered by eight high-bypass turbofan engines, with two engines housed per nacelle. This arrangement provided the SHAB-54 with high thrust-to-weight efficiency and reduced noise signatures. Despite its relatively low max speed of 400 mph, the high-bypass engines contributed to exceptional fuel economy, enabling long-range missions without the need for midair refueling.

3. Short Takeoff Capability: Featuring advanced oversized flaps and enhanced wing design, the SHAB-54 could take off and land on shorter runways than the B-52. This feature made it ideal for deployment from forward-operating bases in contested regions.

Operational Goals:
The SHAB-54 was designed to perform high-altitude bombing runs over hostile territories while maintaining minimal radar visibility. Its strategic role included:

Long-range nuclear deterrence.

Precision strikes on key enemy infrastructure.

Supporting ground forces with sustained aerial bombardments.

Cancellation:
Despite its ambitious design and promising prototypes, the SHAB-54 program was cancelled in the early 2000s due to several factors:

Budget Constraints: The program’s cost exceeded initial projections, particularly due to the complexity of its bomb rack system and the high maintenance demands of its engine configuration.

Shifting Strategies: By the 2000s, the military's focus shifted towards stealth and versatility, favoring platforms like the B-2 Spirit and the upcoming B-21 Raider. The non-stealthy design of the SHAB-54 rendered it less suitable for modern combat scenarios.

Technological Overlap: The SHAB-54 offered incremental improvements over the B-52 but lacked the transformative advancements seen in other platforms, leading to its ultimate dismissal as a redundant investment.

Legacy:
Although never mass-produced, the SHAB-54 left a lasting legacy as an ambitious and innovative project. Many of its design elements, including the rotating bomb rack and advanced flap systems, influenced the development of subsequent aircraft. Today, it serves as a reminder of the challenges in balancing performance, cost, and strategic necessity in modern military aviation.

Features:
• a rotating bomb rack, press 1 to do a bombing run, 1 time use and please be level when doing a bombing run ;)
• it has 24 high explosive bombs, boom50
• your not gonna believe this, this is just a heavily modified ai bomber from the game files, I made it to test out the rotating bomb rack :]

That's about it, be happy and go to iraq- jk, also some news here I am kinda happy now from the reset :p