WEST
PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE)
announced today the successful completion of initial ground runs
for the T901 engine on a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter
at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach
facility. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the
Improved Turbine Engine Program's Black Hawk
testing.
"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 U.S. Army with
the ability to meet the growing demands of future
operations."
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 U.S. Army's rigorous
performance requirements.
"The successful ground runs of the T901 engine on the Black Hawk
represent another critical milestone in our partnership with the
U.S. Army," said Tom Champion, GE
Aerospace's T901 program director. "This latest accomplishment not
only validates the T901 engine's unmatched performance but also
reflect the unwavering effort of our team and strength of our
partnership with both the U.S. Army and Sikorsky."
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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