GE Aviation successfully began testing the first full engine in the Future Affordable Turbine Engine (FATE) program under a cooperative agreement between GE and the US Army. The engine is designed to meet a series of aggressive goals including a 35% reduction in specific fuel consumption, 80% improvement in power-to-weight, 20% improvement in design life and 45% reduction in production and maintenance costs relative to currently fielded engines.
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A rendering of GE Aviation's engine being tested by the US Army for the FATE program
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A rendering of GE Aviation's engine being tested by the US Army for the FATE program(Credit: GE Aviation) Read more
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