USAF advances sixth-generation engine designs from Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace

GE XA100 F-35 adaptive engine testing c AFRL

Source: Air Force Research Laboratory

The US Air Force has completed a detailed design review of two adaptive-cycle engine designs under the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion effort, which aims to develop a turbofan for potential sixth-generation aircraft.

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