Tag: JET ENGINE
New Engine to Power the Next Generation Fighters
The US Air Force is funding the development of a new class of 45,000 lb thrust-adaptive jet engine, designed to power the future sixth generation fighter in the 2030s. Two contracts were awarded, each to complete three prototype engines in four years.
RD93 to power China’s J-31 Stealth Fighter
RD-93 engines made in Russia will power the Chinese J-31 fifth generation fighters, Sergei Kornev an official from the Russian Rosoboronexport said. He mentioned...
India in Search for a Foreign Engine Maker to Improve Kaveri...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is planning to attract an international partner for the development of the troubled Kaveri jet engine program, through an international, open tender, after the joint program with French engine maker Snecma failed to deliver the expected results.
GE, Rolls Royce to Begin Testing a Production Configured F136 Engine...
General Electric and Rolls Royce are planning to begin testing a production configured of the F136, the alternate power plant for the F-35 Lightning...
F-135 – High Performance Jet Engine for Lightning II
Pratt & Whitney announced today the certification of its F135 engine to power the Lightning II's first flight later this year after successfully completing...
