"Charles Talleyrand" wrote in message ...
We have an A-4 and a B-52 on the airport here. Neither seems to have
an anti-ice system as far as I can see (of course the B-52's wing is rather
above my head, and currently covered in snow).

Do Air Force/Navy planes have de-ice equipment? What happens
when the radar dome gets coated in ice while flying through cold clouds?

-Thanks

Charles,

I am not sure about the specifics for the B-52 or the A-4, but many
jets use hot bleed air ducted from the engine(s) to warm the leading
edge and thus prevent/remove ice building on up wings and other
aero-surfaces. Pneumatic boots common on (piston and jet) prop
aircraft have problems at higher jet speeds (probably related to drag
and durability). Maybe a few scooter, buff, and blow-torch drivers
will elighten us all.

Best to all

John Pelchat