Washington, USA - "It takes longer to develop an engine that it does an airframe"
The US Air Force has started work on the further develop next-generation turbine engine technology. This technology is called Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT).
"It is a follow-on programme to the ADVENT programme which is looking at the next generation of turbine engine technology. It is intended to be a competitive acquisition" said Janet Wolfenbarger, military deputy to the USAF acquisition chief.
This tender will be open to all bidders. The goal is to reduce fuel consumption by 25%, but it will also help the preservation of the US industrial base. The concept is to advance the technology to a point where it could be used on a next-generation fighter or bomber. Wolfenbarger also said that it is not an effort to create an alternative engine for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft.
According to this programme, propulsion is the key to developing a next-generation tactical aircraft since it takes longer to develop an engine that it does an airframe.
It should be noted that the US Navy is very interested about this programme, most of all in relation of its future F/A-XX multi-role fighter.
Currently the ADVENT endeavor is being conducted by Rolls Royce and General Electric.
No comments:
Post a Comment