China Aviation News Network News: According to the US "Defense News" website reported on February 21, the Rona F130 has been replaced.The engines B-52 strategic bomber is conducting testing in Tingk Air Force Base in Oklahoma, USA.The U.S. Air Force plans to complete the test by the end of 2024. After replacing the engine, the B-52 obtains a new number B-52J, and plans to extend the service until the 2060s, so that the model has served for more than 100 years.
It is reported that the T-33 engine used by the B-52 bomber was installed in the 1960s, and the current service life has been exhausted.The US Air Force is not unfamiliar to the US Air Force. The Bay Stream G650 official aircraft served by the US Air Force is installed with this type of engine, but the installation method of the F130 on the B-52 will be different.The dual engine pod under the wing will not have any accidents.
After the F130 engine is completed on the B-52 body, the US Air Force plans to upgrade the B-52 in 2026. At that timeThe factory of San Antonio modified the B-52 to complete the radar, aviation electronic equipment and other improvements.
