Event Brief
US Air Force plans B-52J rebuild with new engines and radar
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: The US Air Force is rebuilding the B-52H into the B-52J by re-engining it with Rolls-Royce F130s for a 30% fuel-efficiency gain. The older AN/APQ-166 radar is being replaced with an AESA AN/APQ-188, with initial operational capability planned for 2027.
WHO: US Air Force
WHAT: Rebuilds B-52H aircraft into the B-52J with Rolls-Royce F130 engines and replaces AN/APQ-166 with AESA AN/APQ-188 radar.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: To achieve planned improvements in fuel efficiency and to field the new AESA radar capability.
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