China Sanctions Could Complicate Reengining Of B-52 Bomber

[rangerrebew]

Feb 19, 2021,12:23pm EST
China Sanctions Could Complicate Re-engining Of B-52 Bomber
Loren Thompson
 

In January the U.S. Department of Defense sanctioned Chinese civil-aviation manufacturer COMAC due to concern that it shares technology with the People’s Liberation Army.

The Pentagon warned that Beijing’s policy mandating civil-military cooperation means any technology provided to civilian aerospace companies is subject to exploitation by the military.

This decision could have consequences for plans to equip the B-52 bomber fleet with new engines.

The Air Force wants to upgrade the B-52 for several more decades of service, including installing new engines. However, one of the engines under consideration for the project is used by COMAC to power its ARJ21-700 regional jet.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2021/02/19/china-sanctions-could-complicate-reengining-of-b-52-bomber/?sh=6e6bdb7c645b

[PeteS in CA]

However, one of the engines under consideration for the project ...

"Complicate"? Try "untried competitor eliminated from consideration". I'm sure P & W, GE, Rolls Royce, and CFM - some or all - will bid suitable products.