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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, ...
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The B-52’s nuclear role is quietly expanding again after treaty limits fade

The life expectancy of the B-52 had never been the interesting aspect. The kinds of engineering story that are going to be of ...