What aircraft use the F130 engine?
Us air force’s b-52 bomber to undergo significant transformation with new rolls- royce f130 engines. Rolls-royce holdings plc is a british multinational aerospace and defence company incorporated in february 2011. The company owns rolls-royce, a business established in 1904 which today designs, manufactures and distributes power systems for aviation and other industries.Rolls-Royce is a leading engine maker for the military transport market and the second largest provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally.
What is the F130 engine used for?
The F130 is based on the commercial BR725, which is used on Gulfstream business jets, and is designed to replace the outdated Pratt & Whitney TF33. The new engines will be interchangeable in the B-52’s twin-engine configuration, which should simplify maintenance and enhance combat readiness. The upgrade features Rolls-Royce F130 engines, selected by the Air Force in 2021 and passing a critical design review in late 2024. These modern powerplants promise easier maintenance, greater efficiency, and extended service life for the B-52 fleet as it evolves into the B-52J variant.