Avio Aero (Italy), Rolls-Royce (UK), and IHI Corporation (Japan) have announced they are nearing the start of ground testing for the engine demonstrator being developed for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)…
This milestone follows a series of design reviews conducted by the consortium regarding the power and propulsion system intended for the GCAP fighter aircraft.
The reviews have brought the design of the all-new centerline engine demonstrator close to final approval.
The demonstrator will provide the technical data necessary to shape the full-scale power and propulsion system for the GCAP.
Avio Aero, Rolls-Royce, and IHI Corporation are developing engine technologies for the next-generation GCAP fighter. Their efforts focus on propulsion, electrical power generation, and the thermal management capabilities required for future sensors and weapon systems.
The next phase of the GCAP engine program is the transition from the design maturity stage to ground testing…