With just some B-52s equipped for the nuclear mission and all of them in high demand around the globe, finding time to install the upgrades is an issue.
The B-1 is powered by four engines that push out over 30,000 lbs. of thrust each. With such a high workload, they occasionally need maintenance. We got to watch a fiery test up close and personal. A B ...
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Top 10: The aircraft made great by a new engine
Top 10: The aircraft made great by a new engine ...
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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, ...
The planned replacement of aging Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-103s is intended to keep the B-52s flying after the B-1 and B-2 bombers retire in the 2030s, when the upgraded Stratofortress and ...
AURORA, Colorado—The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that four engine-makers have been granted initial conceptual design awards for the second increment of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and other ...
Snow is a common feature of many airports around the world, but when is too much snow a problem for aircraft engines?
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