Adaptive Engine Transition Program
Abstract
The Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP) will design and manufacture multiple adaptive engine prototypes, complete component rig assessments, characterize materials, and inform manufacturing process improvements. The program will demonstrate adaptive engine technology can be scaled to meet military fighter engine size requirements, while ensuring appropriate manufacturing and technology readiness levels by producing flight-weight prototypes. The prototype engines will demonstrate fuel efficiency increases, thrust increases, and new component technologies by performing sea-level, altitude, and durability assessments across multiple power settings. These assessments will provide data to quantify the capability and reduce risk in areas such as thermal capacity, reliability, and supportability, among others. The FY 2023 Budget Justification Exhibit includes a breakout of the FY 2021 through FY 2023 Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) funds from the AETP effort to increase transparency to Congress.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 6813a5007e901269ef2ec1424ffc02bf