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, 2026, the successful completion of altitude and operability testing for the F130 engine at the U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tullahoma, […]