TURBINE BOOST

摘要

The US Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is pursuing the development of a new 3,000shp-class turboshaft engine, which would seek to replace the iconic General Electric T700 in the Apache and Black Hawk and to power new rotorcraft developed under efforts such as the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme. The long-awaited RfP was issued in late September, with industry contenders given a deadline of 9 November to submit their bids. This kicked off a 24-month competition and preliminary design phase, following which the army will choose a single manufacturer. It is expected to do so by Q4 of the US FY2018.