T901 engine delivery marks milestone amid delays for U.S. Army’s helicopter fleet

The U.S. Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) celebrated a significant milestone with the acceptance of the first General Electric (GE) Aerospace T901 flight test (FT) engine on September 28. However, the achievement came amid notable delays in the program. The second T901 engine is currently undergoing the acceptance process, with both engines slated to be delivered to the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype vendors by the end of October 2023.

The Government has accepted the first GE Aerospace T901 flight test engine designated for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototypes. (Credit: GE Aerospace)

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