RTX completes preliminary design review of hybrid-electric Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine demonstrator for Clean Aviation SWITCH project
RTX (NYSE: RTX) has completed the preliminary design review for a hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator engine as part of the SWITCH project, supported by the European Union's Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. The system combines two Collins Aerospace megawatt-class electric motor generators within a Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions for future short- and medium-range aircraft.
The SWITCH project involves collaboration between MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace, and Airbus. Testing of the electric powertrain will occur at Collins' facility, The Grid, in Rockford, IL, before full-scale GTF demonstrator engine assembly and testing. This initiative is part of RTX's broader technology roadmap for sustainable aviation, which includes other demonstrator programs like STEP-Tech and the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) ha completato la revisione preliminare del design per un motore dimostratore con propulsione ibrido-elettrica nell'ambito del progetto SWITCH, sostenuto dall'Iniziativa congiunta per l'aviazione pulita dell'Unione Europea. Il sistema combina due generatori di motore elettrico di classe megawatt di Collins Aerospace all'interno di un motore Pratt & Whitney GTF™, con l'obiettivo di migliorare l'efficienza e ridurre le emissioni per i futuri aerei a corto e medio raggio.
Il progetto SWITCH coinvolge la collaborazione tra MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace e Airbus. I test del sistema di propulsione elettrica si svolgeranno presso la struttura di Collins, The Grid, a Rockford, IL, prima dell'assemblaggio e dei test del motore dimostratore GTF a grandezza naturale. Questa iniziativa fa parte della roadmap tecnologica più ampia di RTX per l'aviazione sostenibile, che include altri programmi dimostratori come STEP-Tech e il Dimostratore di Volo Ibrido-Elettrico RTX.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) ha completado la revisión preliminar del diseño para un motor demostrador de propulsión híbrido-eléctrico como parte del proyecto SWITCH, respaldado por la Iniciativa Conjunta de Aviación Limpia de la Unión Europea. El sistema combina dos generadores de motores eléctricos de clase megavatio de Collins Aerospace dentro de un motor Pratt & Whitney GTF™, buscando mejorar la eficiencia y reducir las emisiones para futuros aviones de corto y medio alcance.
El proyecto SWITCH implica la colaboración entre MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace y Airbus. Las pruebas del tren motriz eléctrico se llevarán a cabo en las instalaciones de Collins, The Grid, en Rockford, IL, antes del ensamblaje y prueba del motor demostrador GTF a gran escala. Esta iniciativa es parte de la hoja de ruta tecnológica más amplia de RTX para la aviación sostenible, que incluye otros programas demostradores como STEP-Tech y el Demostrador de Vuelo Híbrido-Eléctrico de RTX.
RTX (NYSE: RTX)는 유럽 연합의 청정 항공 공동 사업에 지원받아 SWITCH 프로젝트의 일환으로 하이브리드 전기 추진 시연 엔진에 대한 초기 설계 검토를 완료했습니다. 이 시스템은 프랫 앤 화니 GTF™ 엔진 내에 콜린스 에어로스페이스의 메가와트 클래스 전기 모터 генера터 두 개를 결합하여, 향후 단거리 및 중거리 항공기의 효율성을 높이고 배출가스를 줄이는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
SWITCH 프로젝트는 MTU 에어로 엔진 AG, 프랫 앤 화니, 콜린스 에어로스페이스, GKN 에어로스페이스 및 에어버스 간의 협업을 포함합니다. 전기 동력 시스템의 테스트는 일리노이주 록포드에 있는 콜린스의 시설인 더 그리드에서 진행되며, 이후 전체 크기 GTF 시연 엔진의 조립 및 테스트가 이루어질 예정입니다. 이 프로그램은 RTX의 지속 가능한 항공을 위한 기술 로드맵의 일환으로, STEP-Tech 및 RTX 하이브리드 전기 비행 시연기와 같은 다른 시연 프로그램이 포함됩니다.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) a achevé l'examen préliminaire de conception d'un moteur démonstrateur à propulsion hybride-électrique dans le cadre du projet SWITCH, soutenu par l'Initiative conjointe pour l'aviation propre de l'Union européenne. Le système combine deux générateurs de moteur électrique de classe mégawatt de Collins Aerospace au sein d'un moteur Pratt & Whitney GTF™, visant à améliorer l'efficacité et à réduire les émissions pour les futurs avions de court et moyen courriers.
Le projet SWITCH implique la collaboration entre MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace et Airbus. Les tests du groupe motopropulseur électrique auront lieu dans l'atelier de Collins, The Grid, à Rockford, IL, avant l'assemblage et les tests du moteur démonstrateur GTF à l'échelle réelle. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans la feuille de route technologique plus large de RTX pour une aviation durable, qui comprend d'autres programmes de démonstration tels que STEP-Tech et le démonstrateur de vol hybride-électrique de RTX.
RTX (NYSE: RTX) hat die vorläufige Entwurfsprüfung für einen hybrid-elektrischen Triebwerksdemonstrator im Rahmen des SWITCH-Projekts abgeschlossen, das von der Gemeinsamen Initiative für saubere Luftfahrt der Europäischen Union unterstützt wird. Das System kombiniert zwei megawatt-class Elektromotor-Generatoren von Collins Aerospace in einem Pratt & Whitney GTF™-Triebwerk, mit dem Ziel, die Effizienz zu steigern und die Emissionen zukünftiger Kurz- und Mittelstreckenflugzeuge zu reduzieren.
Das SWITCH-Projekt umfasst eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace und Airbus. Die Tests des elektrischen Antriebsstrangs werden in der Einrichtung von Collins, The Grid, in Rockford, IL durchgeführt, bevor die Montage und die Tests des vollskaligen GTF-Demonstrator-Triebwerks stattfinden. Dieses Vorhaben ist Teil von RTXs umfassender Technologie-Roadmap für nachhaltige Luftfahrt, die auch andere Demonstrationsprogramme wie STEP-Tech und den RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator umfasst.
- Completion of preliminary design review for hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator engine
- Potential to enhance engine efficiency and reduce fuel burn and emissions
- Collaboration with major industry players in the SWITCH consortium
- Part of RTX's broader technology roadmap for sustainable aviation
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The completion of the preliminary design review for RTX's hybrid-electric Pratt & Whitney GTF engine demonstrator marks a noteworthy milestone in the aviation industry. This hybrid-electric propulsion system integrates advanced Collins Aerospace megawatt-class electric motor generators with the GTF engine, which is poised to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. The significance of this technology lies in its potential to revolutionize aircraft propulsion by combining electric and conventional turbine power—a move that could substantially lower fuel burn and emissions for short- and medium-range flights. As part of the European Union's Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, this initiative aligns with global efforts to achieve more sustainable aviation solutions. The collaboration between industry giants like Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace and Airbus underlines the project's importance.
From a financial perspective, this achievement could position RTX advantageously in the market for sustainable aviation technologies. The hybrid-electric propulsion system represents a significant leap forward in addressing regulatory and environmental pressures. Successful implementation and commercialization could open new revenue streams and improve RTX's market share. Investors should note the potential for increased R&D investments and potential government incentives supporting green aviation technologies. Moreover, collaborations with key industry players like Airbus and MTU Aero Engines could lead to strategic partnerships, enhancing RTX's competitive edge.
The market implications of RTX's advancement in hybrid-electric propulsion are substantial. With environmental concerns escalating and regulations tightening, there is growing demand for cleaner aviation solutions. Hybrid-electric technology not only addresses these criteria but also aligns with the increasing consumer preference for environmentally conscious products. The successful development of the SWITCH project could significantly impact the industry by setting new benchmarks for fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. Additionally, the involvement of entities like the European Union's Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking highlights strong institutional support, which is important for market acceptance and growth.
Hybrid-electric propulsion technology has potential to increase efficiency and reduce emissions for future aircraft applications
"Completing the preliminary design review is a significant milestone toward demonstrating the potential of hybrid-electric technology to further enhance the performance and efficiency of next generation aircraft propulsion systems," said Juan de Bedout, chief technology officer, RTX. "We are leveraging our growing expertise in the field of hybrid-electric propulsion, including close collaboration between Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace and all members of the SWITCH consortium."
The SWITCH hybrid-electric propulsion system comprises two megawatt-class electric motor generators mounted on the low spool and high spool of the GTF engine, along with associated motor controllers, high voltage wiring and batteries. Testing of the electric powertrain is planned to take place at Collins' state-of-the-art electric power systems development facility, The Grid, in
The SWITCH project (Sustainable Water Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electrics) is a collaborative consortium including MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace and Airbus, and aims to demonstrate the potential of hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technologies to enable improvements in aircraft fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Hybrid-electric propulsion is a key part of RTX's technology roadmap for enabling more sustainable aviation. In addition to SWITCH, RTX is advancing hybrid-electric technologies through multiple demonstrator programs applicable to a variety of future aircraft platforms, including STEP-Tech and the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, supported by the governments of
About Clean Aviation
The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking is the European Union's leading research and innovation programme for transforming aviation towards a sustainable and climate-neutral future. It is a European public-private partnership. The programme's disruptive clean aviation technologies will help reduce CO2 of short-medium range aircraft by no less than
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