B-52J’s new F130 engine clears design review, but upgrade delays persist
The Rolls-Royce F130 engine, set to replace the aging Pratt & Whitney TF-33 engines on the B-52H fleet, has successfully passed its critical design review (CDR), Rolls-Royce announced 13 Dec, as reported by Air and Space Forces Magazine. This milestone allows the engine to enter final development and production as