GE Aerospace T901 Engines Accepted by U.S. Army for UH-60 Black Hawk Flight Testing

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GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced the acceptance of two T901-GE-900 engines by the U.S. Army for integration and testing with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The event marks a pivotal moment in GE's collaboration with the Army, aiming to provide enhanced performance, power, and reliability for military missions.

These engines, designed to deliver greater range, more power, and reduced maintenance costs, were unboxed at Sikorsky's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The T901 engine has successfully powered Sikorsky's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype, Raider X, and is built on GE's extensive experience with the T700 engine.

Utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D-printing and ceramic matrix composites, the T901 offers significant improvements while maintaining a modular design for easy integration and reduced life-cycle costs. The engine addresses the Army's needs for increased power and fuel efficiency.

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• Acceptance of two T901-GE-900 engines by the U.S. Army.
• The engines provide greater range, more power, and reduced maintenance costs.
• Successful integration with Sikorsky's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype.
• Utilization of advanced technologies like 3D-printing and ceramic matrix composites.
• Modular design reduces life-cycle costs and enhances maintainability.

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Engine provides greater range, more power and reduced maintenance costs to meet mission demands

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced today the acceptance of two T901-GE-900 engines by the U.S. Army for the Improved Turbine Engine Program's UH-60 Black Hawk integration and testing. The next-generation rotorcraft engines were unboxed during a ceremony at Sikorsky's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.

"This delivery represents the beginning of a new era and a pivotal moment in our ongoing work with the U.S. Army," said Amy Gowder, president and CEO, Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace. "The T901 engine will ensure warfighters will have the performance, power, and reliability necessary to maintain a significant advantage on the battlefield."

Today's announcement comes on the heels of the first ever ground run of an aircraft powered by a T901 engine. In April, a T901 engine successfully powered Sikorsky's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) prototype, Raider X, gathering data to support the engine integration into the service's UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache.

"Our team is immensely proud to announce the latest T901 deliveries to the U.S. Army," said Tom Champion, GE Aerospace's T901 program director. "At every stage, these engines have demonstrated a level of performance that will undoubtedly help meet the demands of military missions for decades to come."

The T901 engine was built on GE Aerospace's unparalleled experience powering the Black Hawk and Apache for the past four decades with its combat-proven T700 engine, a run that has resulted in more than 100 million flight hours. The T901 was developed in response to a need from the U.S. Army for increased power and reduced fuel consumption.

The T901 design draws from an impressive stack of commercial technologies, including 3D-modeling, the use of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and 3D-printed (additive) parts. The use of CMCs and additive manufacturing enables the engine to produce more power with less weight. 

Another notable design feature of the T901 is the engine's modular design, an aspect that was carried over from the T700. The modular design is one key to the T901's low cost, reliability, maintainability, and reduced life-cycle costs. Through the application of this proven modular architecture, the T901 can easily integrate with the Army's existing helicopters and sustainment philosophy while exceeding performance requirements.

About GE Aerospace  
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of 52,000 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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FAQ

What recent announcement did GE Aerospace make about the T901 engines?

GE Aerospace announced the acceptance of two T901-GE-900 engines by the U.S. Army for integration and testing with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

How will the T901 engines benefit the UH-60 Black Hawk?

The T901 engines will provide the UH-60 Black Hawk with greater range, more power, and reduced maintenance costs.

Where were the T901 engines unboxed for the U.S. Army?

The T901 engines were unboxed at Sikorsky's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.

What technologies are utilized in the T901 engine?

The T901 engine utilizes advanced technologies such as 3D-printing and ceramic matrix composites.

What is the significance of the T901 engine's modular design?

The modular design of the T901 engine reduces life-cycle costs and enhances maintainability, allowing easy integration with existing Army helicopters.