u/LowGroundbreaking269

Can someone in the know explain why the B52 is being re-engined and keeping 8 engines? It would seems like 4 would be better for maintenance and supply and possibly for efficiency.
For context: the H model has been given the go ahead to retrofit with Rolls Royce F130s…8 of them.

I’m guessing it’s some combination of underwing space and ground clearance along with structural limitations.