the B-52 can still perform. The new Rolls Royce F130 engines, which will be an essential part of the planned B-52H Stratofortress upgrade, have passed their critical design review. “We’re ...

During altitude testing, the engines will be evaluated at various simulated altitudes to see how well they perform in ...

Note the black contrails commonly seen from the eight engines of the B-52. Despite its age, the B-52 is still regularly flown and kept in prime combat readiness. Part of the reason for its long ...