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Army Has Completed Critical Design Review For Next-Gen Helicopter Engine

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

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Army Has Completed Critical Design Review For Next-Gen Helicopter Engine

The General Electric T901 3D model mounted in the Apache AH-64E engine bay as part of fit check testing completed in Mesa, AZ

The Army has completed the critical design review (CDR) for its next-generation helicopter engine, keeping the program on track to run the first engine test in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. Army officials said the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) was validated in a completely virtual environment to ensure the process could be conducted during the ongoing pandemic. “I’m extremely proud of the entire team for completing the CDR with minimal delays while dealing with challenges caused by…

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Army

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