In the United States conducted the first test version of the F130 turbofan engine, for installation in the US Air Force strategic bombers B-52 Stratofortress. According to Defense Aerospace, development of a new power plant has been the US subsidiary of Rolls-Royce British company.
The US Air Force as part of the modernization program of strategic bombers B-52 are considering re-engine aircraft in order to extend the life of. Today, there are two options remotorization – first, providing a replacement for other engines facing (direct replacement) and the second, providing replacement power units with their reduction with 8 and 4-x.
reportedly, standing on the B-52 motors TF33, cost of service is very expensive, also have great fuel consumption. During the re-engine the US Air Force plans to reduce engine maintenance costs and is designed to reduce fuel consumption.
Proposed to be mounted on V-52 engine F130, or rather his version, developed based on the BR725 powerplant, used business jet Gulfstream G650. With less fuel consumption, he is able to develop a thrust 75,6 kN, which corresponds to engine thrust TF33-52.
earlier it was reported, that in the course of modernization of the B-52 will receive a new radar with active phased array, based on the radar APG-82, applied on a fighter-bomber F-15E Strike Eagle.
Besides, to be equipped with all the challenges in service aircraft digital data channels, display with digital maps, avionics, next generation, new stations. There will also be carried out to increase capacity, B-52 can carry more missile and bomb load by optimizing the internal space and the installation of new underwing pylons. In addition the aircraft will be able to use the new high-tech weapons. Earlier it was reported about the development of B-52 is a promising new weapons system reset carousel, which will allow to carry precision-guided munitions and external hardpoints, and in the bomb bay.
B-52 Stratofortress – multifunctional heavy Outbound intercontinental strategic bomber-rocket carrier, which stands at the US Air Force to 1955 of the year. It was developed in the 50s, but still is the main long-range bomber aircraft of the US Army. The US is currently a 76 aircraft of this type, mean age 50-55 years.
Combat radius is B-52 7,2 thousands of kilometers, a ferry range - 16 thousands of kilometers. The aircraft can reach speeds of up to 950 kilometers per hour and carry a bomb load up to weight 31 tons.
