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[–] rtxn@lemmy.world 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

There is an Antonov An-2 stationed at my city's airport. I checked the tail number - it entered service in the 50s and only recently had its engine changed.

[–] geekworking@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There are stories of B52 pilots flying the same plane as their grandfather. Not just flying but still in active military service.

I suspect that 99% of the parts have been replaced through maintenance or upgrades, but technically, it is still the same plane.

With parts and maintenance machines can last virtually forever.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 months ago

but technically, it is still the same plane.

Ahh, the Ship of Theseus

[–] mars296@kbin.social 5 points 10 months ago

There are still Douglas DC-3's in active use.