Motivate!

Iran does not see this as a threat, it would be a cultural advance for them.

IN reality, both these defenders of freedom are old. Development on the BUFF began as the Fortress was being phased out of service. the stratofortress is just another step in the progression of tough Boeing bombers. That the B-52 continues in front line service more then fifty years after it introduction is a mark of its great design, durability, adaptability and American enginuity. A long list of planes have been developed since, from the Valkerie to the Hustler, none have achieved the fame of the venerable BUFF. Even the current bombers, the Spirit and Lancer will most likely be retired before the BUFF. IN fact, 1/3 of the Lancer fleet was mothballed.