Improved Turbine Engine Program
Abstract
This funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP). ITEP develops, tests, qualifies, and integrates the next generation turboshaft engine on Black Hawk and Apache aircraft. The Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) replaces the existing T700 engine design originated in the 1970s and meets the operational requirement of 6,000 feet pressure altitude and 95 degrees (6K/95). The ITE will fit inside the existing engine bays of the Black Hawk and Apache Helicopters and provides a significant power enhancement of up to fifty percent (total of 3,000 class shaft horsepower) with increased fuel efficiency. Additional benefits include improved design life, enhanced reliability, lower maintenance cost and restored capability lost due to aircraft weight growth without an increase to the logistics footprint. The program consists of systems engineering and program management, detailed design engineering, design assurance, hardware manufacturing and testing, component and module level development and testing, system level testing and qualification, and platform integration and qualification. FY 2023 funding began engine testing to achieve Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR), provided for completion of Black Hawk A-Kit CDR and continued detailed test planning. FY 2024 funding continues PFR testing, continues detailed test planning, provides for the delivery of flight test engines, and initiates Black Hawk aircraft testing activities. FY 2025 continues PFR testing, continues detailed test planning, provides for delivery of flight test engines and continues Black Hawk aircraft testing activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0607139A_7_2040_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Decrease in FY 2025 funding reflects reprioritization of resources across the Army portfolio.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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