First B-52s to Get New Engines This Year

First B-52s to get new engines this year

Two B-52 bombers will head back to their manufacturer for new engines this year, kicking off a long-awaited upgrade meant to help keep flying the Stratofortress until nearly their 100th birthday. On Monday, Air Force officials announced that the Commercial Engine Replacement Program had passed a critical design review originally scheduled for 2023. That clears Boeing to begin replacing the B-52’s 1960s-era Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-103 engines wit…

B-52J Engine Upgrade to Begin This Year After Design Review

The Air Force expects to start modifying its first B-52H Stratofortress bomber with new engines and other upgrades later this year, following a successful review of the Commercial Engine Replacement Program’s design. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on May 4 announced it has completed a critical design review for the CERP program, finalizing its design after years of work and paving the way for modification to begin. Lt. Col. Tim Cle…

B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review

The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, with work on the first bomber starting later this year. The U.S. Air Force has announced that the B-52 Stratofortress bomber’s Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) has passed the Critical Design Review (CDR). Following this milestone, the service says it can start the modifications to replace the old TF33 engines wi…

First B-52 To Arrive For Re-Engining At Boeing Plant Later This Year

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U.S. Air Force advances B-52J upgrade as engine replacement program completes Critical Design Review milestone

The program is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Bombers Directorate with support from the Propulsion Directorate. It aims to replace the bomber’s original TF33 engines, which date back to the 1960s. The effort is intended to extend the operational life of the B-52 Stratofortress through 2050 and beyond. It supports the aircraft’s continued role in long-range strike operations. The Critical Design Review involved a comprehe…