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Rolls-Royce’s F130 engine clears altitude and operability tests

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine as part of the US Air Force’s B-52J Stratofortress reengining programme. The company conducted the tests at ...
The Aviationist

B-52’s New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing

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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Huge B-52 Stratofortress Engine Swap Is Coming, Rolls-Royce F130s Clear Altitude Testing

It’s been so long since the news of the B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber being readied for the mother of all engine swaps reached us that I almost forgot it’s even happening. That’s because ...
Aviation Today

Rolls-Royce F130 Engine For B-52 Passes Altitude And Operability Testing, Company Says

Rolls-Royce said on Feb. 24 that it has completed altitude and operability testing for the company’s F130 engine as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) ...