Engine Development
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GE is expected to qualify its T901 Turboshaft engine in late 2027. The engine is a critical component for various military aircraft, highlighting the importance of reliable and efficient propulsion systems. This qualification milestone is a significant step forward in the development of the T901 Turboshaft engine.
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The US Air Force has awarded a contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to develop a new turbofan engine for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The engine, designated as F143-ZZ-100, will serve as a second-source engine option for the JASSM cruise missile. The contract includes the development and initial production of the engine.
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The US Army has issued a Sources Sought notice for production of the T901-GE-900 turboshaft engine, which will replace the T700 series in Black Hawk and Apache helicopters. The T901 engine has cleared Preliminary Flight Rating and will proceed to full airworthiness qualification testing.
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Rolls-Royce and Reliance are partnering to develop an engine for the AMCA fighter jet. The partnership aims to create a combat engine for India's fighter jets. This collaboration is a significant development in the Indian defense industry.
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The US Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) has achieved a significant milestone with the T901 engine, which will power the next-generation UH-60 Black Hawk. The engine aims to deliver 3,000 shaft-horsepower, a 50% increase, while maintaining the same physical footprint as the current T700 engine. This upgrade will provide more reach and payload capacity while using less fuel.