Rolls-Royce completes F130 altitude testing for USAF B-52J re-engining program
Engine milestone clears path toward flight testing as B-52 fleet prepares for decades of additional service
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Boeing will receive an additional $2.04 billion to upgrade the aging B-52 bombers
US Department of Defense authorized the next phase of the engine replacement program, with initial funding expected for 2026
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B-52 bomber with new engines expected to enter service from 2033
The CERP programs, which will replace the current engine with the Rolls-Royce F130 turbofan, and RMP, which will install APG-79 AESA radars, have suffered delays due to financial issues
First B-52 arrives at Boeing for radar modernization
US Air Force strategic bomber will receive an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar as part of its upgrade program that also includes new engines supplied by Rolls & Royce
New Rolls-Royce B-52 engines undergo static tests
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Long-range aircraft will be based in Tindal, 4,500 km from China, according to Reuters
After engines, Boeing shows B-52's updated cockpit
Bomber will swap several analog instruments for multi-function screens in addition to a new throttle station to control the eight F130 engines