One of eight in a B-52 NYT crossword answer is:
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The clue "One of eight in a B-52" is referring to the eight engines that power the iconic B-52 Stratofortress bomber. This long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber was first flown in 1952 and has been an important part of the United States Air Force's arsenal ever since. The eight engines are four Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofan engines and four General Electric J79-GE-1B turbojet engines, which together provide the B-52 with a maximum speed of 650 mph.