The Air Force’s program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress’s 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, the ...
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B-52 bombers will finally ditch their 1960s engines this year as Boeing begins modifying the first two jets into the B-52J
For more than six decades, the B-52 Stratofortress has flown on the same Pratt & Whitney TF33 turbofans that were bolted to its wings when the Beatles were still playing Hamburg clubs. That era is ...
The new contract covers the Post-Critical Design Review phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, which will replace the TF33 engines with the new F130s. The U.S. Department of War ...
The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) recently held its Critical Design Review (CDR), a pivotal milestone that enables the modification of two B-52 aircraft with new engines. The CDR ...
AURORA, Colorado—Test engines meant to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in the skies through the bomber’s 100th birthday are expected to be delivered in 2027 after recent key performance evaluations, ...
The most recent development with continued B-52 improvement pertains to the well-known re-engining effort for the aircraft. For many years, the Air Force has been working with Boeing and Rolls-Royce ...
FILE - Two Air Force B-52s will undergo radar modernization at Port San Antonio. This is the first time this work has been done on this aircraft. (Boeing) SAN ANTONIO – Port San Antonio is among the ...
Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...
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