Rolls-Royce F130
Rolls-Royce F130 military-derivative turbofan selected for the U.S. Air Force B-52 re-engining programme; current manufacturer and Air Force sources document ongoing testing and B-52J integration rather than operational fleet entry.
Identity
- Aliases
- F130Rolls-Royce F-130
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- model
- Kind
- turbofan
- Name
- Rolls-Royce F130
- Status
- development
Details
- Description
- Rolls-Royce F130 military-derivative turbofan selected for the U.S. Air Force B-52 re-engining programme; current manufacturer and Air Force sources document ongoing testing and B-52J integration rather than operational fleet entry.
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Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 05:01:29 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 05:01:29 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-07
- Note
- Manufacturer page documents the F130 as the engine being developed, tested, and prepared for U.S.-built production for the B-52J re-engining programme.
- Publisher
- Rolls-Royce
- Title
- F130 Engine
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-07
- Note
- Official Air Force source confirms the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program centers on Rolls-Royce F130 engines and has reached critical design review.
- Publisher
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
- Title
- B-52 Engine Replacement Program Holds Critical Design Review, Paves Way for B-52J Upgrade