Pratt & Whitney Speeds Up XA103 Engine Development for NGAD Fighter with Digital Advancements
Pratt & Whitney is harnessing advanced digital data packages to expedite development of its XA103 engine, aiming to reduce costs and enhance design efficiency. This engine is one of two adaptive-cycle options under development for the US Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program, competing against GE Aerospace's XA102 engine.
The NGAP program seeks to deliver a propulsion system capable of exceptional thermal management and electrical power, supporting future technologies such as directed-energy weapons. Pratt & Whitney has invested over $30 million this year to further develop its model-based environment for the XA103 engine. Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney's military engines business, revealed that the rate of delivering XA103 technical data packages has doubled due to digital advancements.
The XA103 engine is tailored to meet the performance requirements of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, including sustained supersonic cruise, improved fuel efficiency, and extreme heat load handling. It is expected to undergo testing in the late 2020s, with the next major milestone being the Assembly Readiness Review. Pratt & Whitney is fast-tracking the development of this adaptive engine for the NGAD fighter.
Pratt & Whitney's XA103 engine, benefiting from digital marketing advancements, is on track for late 2020s testing. This engine, designed for NGAD's demanding performance goals, is a key contender in the NGAP program, promising exceptional thermal management and electrical power for future technologies.
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