RTX's Pratt & Whitney developing new engines for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney announced the development of a new scalable engine family designed for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The engines will offer thrust ranging from 500 to 1,800 pounds.

The development is being led by Pratt & Whitney's GATORWORKS team, focusing on speed and cost-effectiveness. The engine design incorporates additive manufacturing and features commonality across models to reduce development and production timelines. A second round of testing is scheduled for early 2026 to validate key design features.

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New engine family will offer 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust 

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is developing a new family of engines, scalable from 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust, that are capable of powering munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

"This new family of engines is being developed by our GATORWORKS team, which prioritized development speed and affordability," said Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines business. "The scalability of the architecture, the commonality across models, and the use of additive manufacturing will allow us to significantly reduce development and production timelines as we look at existing and future applications with customers."

A second series of tests is expected to run in early 2026 to further validate key design features. This engine family will be available for Pratt & Whitney's domestic and international customers.

About Pratt & Whitney 
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial and civil aviation customers. Since 1925, our engineers have pioneered the development of revolutionary aircraft propulsion technologies, and today we support more than 90,000 in-service engines through our global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.

About RTX 
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What is the thrust range of RTX's new Pratt & Whitney engine family?

The new engine family will offer 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust, designed for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

When will RTX complete the second series of tests for the new engine family?

The second series of tests is expected to run in early 2026 to validate key design features.

How is RTX's Pratt & Whitney reducing development time for the new engines?

Pratt & Whitney is using additive manufacturing, scalable architecture, and commonality across models to significantly reduce development and production timelines.

Who is developing the new RTX engine family?

The new engine family is being developed by Pratt & Whitney's GATORWORKS team, with a focus on development speed and affordability.

What markets will RTX's new engine family serve?

The engine family will be available for both domestic and international customers, specifically for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft applications.