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Rolls‑Royce F130 Clears Altitude and Operability Tests for B‑52 CERP

Rolls‑Royce said on Feb. 24 it has completed altitude and operability testing for its F130 engine under the U.S. Air Force's Commercial Engine Replacement Program, marking a key technical milestone in the effort to re‑engine the B‑52 fleet and advance qualification toward service entry.

Discovered 2026-03-05T12:52:26.505988-08:00 | 2026-03-05T12:52:26.505988-08:00

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  • Completing altitude and operability testing clears a major technical hurdle for the F130 within the USAF's re‑engining effort and helps keep the B‑52 modernization schedule on track (see recent USAF B‑52 re‑engining award). [source:a3a8f29c-bd37-45d6-945e-a70fdba2bef8]

  • The AEDC test campaign and follow‑on inlet runs reduce performance and integration risk ahead of production; Rolls‑Royce has begun final inlet tests and is targeting initial mission‑capable engines in the development timeline. [source:625c3f68-8bf5-48f3-ae54-ee161fd28fb2]

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