the B-52 can still perform. The new Rolls Royce F130 engines, which will be an essential part of the planned B-52H Stratofortress upgrade, have passed their critical design review. “We’re ...

the engines will be evaluated at various simulated altitudes to see how well they perform in different flight conditions. The upgrades slated for the B-52 will also include new and improved radar ...

This could allow the B-52 to reach any point on Earth without support from a tanker aircraft. The other major benefit is that the new engines will come with digital engine controls. These systems ...