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Rolls-Royce’s F130 engine clears altitude and operability tests
Rolls-Royce and USAF teams tested the F130 engine at AEDC in Tennessee, validating performance in tough conditions.
In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.
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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, ...
The planned replacement of aging Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-103s is intended to keep the B-52s flying after the B-1 and B-2 bombers retire in the 2030s, when the upgraded Stratofortress and ...
This article is published in Aviation Week & Space Technology and is free to read until Feb 26, 2026. If you want to read ...
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Sherman engine test suddenly ends with flames
After multiple attempts the engine finally starts but the moment quickly turns dramatic. This episode follows the team as they test the Sherman engine and deal with unexpected fire during the process.
The B-1 is powered by four engines that push out over 30,000 lbs. of thrust each. With such a high workload, they occasionally need maintenance. We got to watch a fiery test up close and personal. A B ...
The new facility at Tulsa International Airport is expected to support NASA missions and bring high-paying aerospace jobs to Oklahoma.
Engine manufacturer Everllence is upgrading a research engine test bench at its site in Augsburg, Germany, to run on hydrogen ...
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