GE Aerospace T901 Engine Powers Black Hawk for First Time in Successful Ground Runs
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) has successfully completed initial ground runs of its T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach facility. The tests validated critical systems performance and gathered comprehensive data for the flight test program.
The T901 engine, building on GE's T700 engine legacy with over 100 million flight hours, delivers 50% more power and improved fuel efficiency. Key features include a simpler design with fewer parts, resulting in reduced life cycle costs. The engine provides increased range, longer loiter time, and reduced maintenance costs for the Army's fleet.
This milestone represents a significant advancement in the Improved Turbine Engine Program, demonstrating the T901's capability to meet the U.S. Army's performance requirements and supporting their modernization efforts.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) ha completato con successo i primi test a terra del suo motore T901 su un elicottero Black Hawk dell'esercito degli Stati Uniti presso la struttura di Sikorsky a West Palm Beach. I test hanno convalidato le prestazioni dei sistemi critici e raccolto dati completi per il programma di prova in volo.
Il motore T901, che si basa sull'eredità del motore T700 di GE con oltre 100 milioni di ore di volo, offre il 50% in più di potenza e un miglioramento dell'efficienza del carburante. Tra le caratteristiche chiave spiccano un design più semplice con meno componenti, che si traduce in costi di ciclo di vita ridotti. Il motore garantisce un'autonomia aumentata, tempi di permanenza più lunghi e costi di manutenzione inferiori per la flotta dell'esercito.
Questo traguardo rappresenta un significativo avanzamento nel Programma di Motori Turbine Migliorati, dimostrando la capacità del T901 di soddisfare i requisiti di prestazione dell'esercito degli Stati Uniti e di sostenere gli sforzi di modernizzazione.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) ha completado con éxito las pruebas iniciales en tierra de su motor T901 en un helicóptero Black Hawk del Ejército de los EE. UU. en la instalación de Sikorsky en West Palm Beach. Las pruebas validaron el rendimiento de sistemas críticos y recopilaron datos completos para el programa de pruebas de vuelo.
El motor T901, que se basa en el legado del motor T700 de GE con más de 100 millones de horas de vuelo, proporciona un 50% más de potencia y una mejor eficiencia de combustible. Las características clave incluyen un diseño más simple con menos piezas, lo que resulta en costos de ciclo de vida reducidos. El motor proporciona mayor alcance, más tiempo de permanencia y menores costos de mantenimiento para la flota del ejército.
Este hito representa un avance significativo en el Programa de Mejora de Motores Turbina, demostrando la capacidad del T901 para cumplir con los requisitos de rendimiento del Ejército de los EE. UU. y apoyar sus esfuerzos de modernización.
GE 항공우주 (NYSE: GE)는 시코르스키의 웨스트 팜 비치 시설에서 미 육군 블랙 호크 헬리콥터의 T901 엔진에 대한 초기 지상 시험을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이 테스트는 핵심 시스템 성능을 검증하고 비행 시험 프로그램을 위한 포괄적인 데이터를 수집했습니다.
T901 엔진은 1억 시간을 넘는 GE의 T700 엔진 유산을 바탕으로 50% 더 많은 출력과 개선된 연료 효율성을 제공합니다. 주요 특징으로는 부품 수가 적은 간단한 설계가 있어 수명 주기 비용을 줄일 수 있습니다. 이 엔진은 육군의 함대에 대해 범위 증가, 더 긴 비행 대기 시간 및 유지 관리 비용 절감을 제공합니다.
이번 이정표는 개선된 터빈 엔진 프로그램에서 중요한 발전을 의미하며, T901이 미 육군의 성능 요구 사항을 충족할 수 있는 능력을 보여주며 현대화 노력을 지원합니다.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) a réussi à réaliser les premiers essais au sol de son moteur T901 sur un hélicoptère Black Hawk de l'armée américaine dans l'installation de Sikorsky à West Palm Beach. Les tests ont validé les performances des systèmes critiques et ont rassemblé des données complètes pour le programme d'essai en vol.
Le moteur T901, s'appuyant sur l'héritage du moteur T700 de GE avec plus de 100 millions d'heures de vol, offre 50% de puissance supplémentaire et une efficacité énergétique améliorée. Les caractéristiques clés incluent un design simplifié avec moins de pièces, ce qui réduit les coûts de cycle de vie. Le moteur permet une portée accrue, un temps de stationnement prolongé et des coûts de maintenance réduits pour la flotte de l'armée.
Ce jalon représente une avancée significative dans le programme d'amélioration des moteurs à turbine, démontrant la capacité du T901 à répondre aux exigences de performance de l'armée américaine et à soutenir ses efforts de modernisation.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) hat erfolgreich die ersten Bodentests seines T901 Motors an einem Black Hawk-Helikopter der US-Armee in der Einrichtung von Sikorsky in West Palm Beach abgeschlossen. Die Tests bestätigten die Leistung kritischer Systeme und sammelten umfassende Daten für das Flugtestprogramm.
Der T901 Motor, der auf dem Erbe des GE T700 Motors mit über 100 Millionen Flugstunden basiert, bietet 50% mehr Leistung und verbesserte Kraftstoffeffizienz. Zu den wichtigsten Merkmalen gehören ein einfacherer Aufbau mit weniger Teilen, was zu reduzierten Lebenszykluskosten führt. Der Motor ermöglicht eine erweiterte Reichweite, längere Schwebedauer und niedrigere Wartungskosten für die Flotte der Armee.
Dieser Meilenstein stellt einen bedeutenden Fortschritt im Programm zur Verbesserung von Turbinermotoren dar und zeigt die Fähigkeit des T901, die Leistungsanforderungen der US-Armee zu erfüllen und ihre Modernisierungsanstrengungen zu unterstützen.
- Successful completion of initial T901 engine ground runs on Black Hawk helicopter
- T901 engine delivers 50% more power compared to previous models
- Improved fuel efficiency and reduced life cycle costs through simpler design
- Builds on proven track record of T700 engine with 100+ million flight hours
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The successful T901 engine ground testing represents a major technological and strategic victory for GE Aerospace in the defense sector. This milestone validates GE's position in the $517 billion U.S. defense market, particularly in the critical helicopter propulsion segment.
The T901's achievements are strategically significant for several reasons:
- The 50% power increase and improved fuel efficiency directly address the Army's modernization requirements, positioning GE as a key partner in military aviation advancement
- The engine's simpler design with fewer parts promises reduced maintenance costs, creating an attractive total cost of ownership proposition that could influence future military procurement decisions
- Building on the T700's impressive 100 million flight hours legacy, the T901 strengthens GE's competitive moat in military propulsion systems
From a market perspective, this successful testing phase significantly de-risks the program and enhances GE's position for future military contracts. The T901 will power both Black Hawk and Apache helicopters, representing a substantial long-term revenue stream. The reduced life cycle costs and improved performance metrics make a compelling case for existing T700 operators to upgrade their fleets, potentially accelerating adoption rates.
This development particularly benefits GE Aerospace as it operates as a standalone company, demonstrating its capability to execute complex military programs and innovate in critical technologies. The successful ground testing validates GE's R&D investments and positions the company favorably for the next generation of military aviation requirements.
"These tests mark a pivotal moment in history as the T901 engine powers the Black Hawk for the first time," said Amy Gowder, president and CEO, Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace. "This achievement paves the way for a more powerful and mission-ready Black Hawk, equipping the
The ground runs validated the initial performance of all critical systems — including fuel, electrical, hydraulic, engine and flight control systems, and engine bay flow. Additionally, the tests acquired data from the comprehensive aircraft and engine instrumentation that will be used throughout the flight test program.
Factory testing continues in parallel with this integration effort. The data gathered during these tests continues to validate that the T901 engine is on track to meet the
"The successful ground runs of the T901 engine on the Black Hawk represent another critical milestone in our partnership with the
The T901 engine builds on GE Aerospace's unparalleled legacy of powering Black Hawk and Apache helicopters with the combat-proven T700 engine, which has logged more than 100 million flight hours over the past four decades. Developed in response to the Army's call for increased power and reduced fuel consumption, the T901 delivers 50 percent more power, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced life cycle costs thanks to its simpler design and fewer parts. This efficiency translates to increased range, longer loiter time, and reduced maintenance and sustainment costs for the Army's enduring fleet.
The T901 is a cornerstone of the Army's modernization efforts, and today's milestone underscores GE Aerospace's commitment to delivering cutting-edge propulsion technology to meet the challenges of tomorrow's missions.
About GE Aerospace:
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
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