The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has passed its critical design review, paving the way for Boeing to begin modifying the first two bombers into the B-52J configuration ...
The Rolls-Royce F130 low-bypass turbofan is set to replace the eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines currently installed on B-52 heavy bombers. The US Air Force (USAF) effort to re-engine the Boeing ...
The study is included in the B-52 System Improvements project, which the service describes as a “comprehensive project to facilitate future capabilities and ensure the B-52’s viability in performing ...