RTX advances in aircraft engines and increases production of the Mk 104 rocket.

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RTX advances in aircraft engines and increases production of Mk 104 rocket
RTX advances in aircraft engines and increases production of Mk 104 rocket (X @RTX_News)

RTX announced on September 24th significant advances in two propulsion areas: jet engines and rockets.

Pratt & Whitney has completed critical tests on its family of small turbofan engines, designed for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), while Raytheon revealed the increase in production of the Mk 104 rocket engine, used in the Standard missile line.

The tests conducted by Pratt & Whitney showed that the turbofans can deliver up to 20% more thrust for unmanned applications, ensuring better performance with reduced cost and weight. The manufacturer is also conducting experiments simulating air flow distortions, combined with digital simulations, to reduce integration risks and ensure reliability for future autonomous military aircraft projects.

Meanwhile, Raytheon, in partnership with Avio USA, will invest up to $26 million to accelerate the development of the Mk 104. The goal is to expand production and ensure missile availability in response to the growing demand for air defense systems.

Part of the manufacturing will take place in Italy, but Avio is also preparing a facility in the United States, expected to begin operations within 18 months as a second source of supply.

Source: The Aviationist | Photo: X @Osint613 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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