B-52 Stratofortress Engine Replacement Program
Sector: Airport • Location: San Antonio and Edwards Air Force Base, Texas and California, United States
Source: Stars and Stripes
The project involves replacing the eight 1960s-era Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines on each B-52 Stratofortress bomber with new Rolls-Royce F130 engines. This upgrade also includes a modern generator for each engine to increase electrical power capacity, aiming to keep the B-52 a formidable asset through 2050 and beyond.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- San Antonio and Edwards Air Force Base, Texas and California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Stars and Stripes
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves replacing the eight 1960s-era Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines on each B-52 Stratofortress bomber with new Rolls-Royce F130 engines. This upgrade also includes a modern generator for each engine to increase electrical power capacity, aiming to keep the B-52 a formidable asset through 2050 and beyond. |
Original sector | Aviation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas and California |
City | San Antonio and Edwards Air Force Base |
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Source | Stars and Stripes |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-08 |
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