Common core development approach for allison T406/AE family of turboshaft, turboprop, and turbofan engines

摘要

The "common core" from which a family of turboshaft, turboprop, and turbofan engines can be derived has been the goal of engine companies for many years. The advantages in terms of development synergy, reduced cost, and in-service experience/support/maintenance commonality are well known and extremely desirable. Many companies have talked and explored the possibility, but Allison Engine Company is one of the few engine manufacturers that has actually been able to develop a family of new engines based on a common core philosophy. The T406/AE family of engines, developed from the common core philosophy, encompasses both military (V-22 Osprey, C-130J, etc) and commercial (regional transports and business jets) applications.