17 September 2019:Rolls-Royce has concluded the early engine tests of F130. It will be offered for the US Air Force B-52 commercial engine replacement programme.
Recently, full-engine tests were completed at Rolls-Royce facilities in Indianapolis, US. It confirms the engine design and performance are a perfect fit for the B-52 aircraft. In addition to full-engine tests, Rolls-Royce has already compiled over 50,000 hours of digital engineering time to further develop and refine the F130 for the B-52.
Adam Riddle, Rolls-Royce, Executive Vice President, Business Development and Future Programs, said, "The Rolls-Royce F130 engine for the B-52 is part of a proven and efficient family of engines with millions of operational hours. We are excited about our test results in Indianapolis as we continue to demonstrate that the F130 engine is the perfect fit for the B-52. The F130 is the affordable, modern option for this iconic US Air Force aircraft."