A Rolls-Royce logo is seen at the company's aerospace engineering and development site in Bristol, Britain, December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photosaid it had been selected to provide engines for the United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers, in a contract which could be worth up to $2.6 billion.
Rolls-Royce said its F-130 engines, which will be made at its Indianapolis, Indiana facility, were chosen for the replacement engines for the bombers, beating incumbent supplier Pratt & Whitney, part of U.S. company Raytheon"This is a major win for Rolls-Royce," Craig McVay, SVP Strategic Campaigns Rolls-Royce Defence, said in a statement on Monday.
The Pratt engines have powered the famous B-52 aircraft, which can carry nuclear weapons, since the 1960s but will be retired by 2030. The aircraft's manufacturer, Boeing, will integrate the new Rolls engines with the first due for testing by 2025. Rolls-Royce said its F-130 engine will provide the U.S. with "vastly greater fuel efficiency" while the U.S. said in its statement that it would also increase range and cut maintenance costs.Reporting by Sarah Young; Editing by Kate Holton and Alistair SmoutSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
Wise choice America… 👏
So disgusting news, people , laws and legislators , as they all defy God, nature and all ethics! What the hell is this blind_mindedness!
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Wise move, after all Rolls-Royce also produce dependable engines 🇬🇧
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