VAATE tests near-instant power for future aircraft needs
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Pratt & Whitney have demonstrated near-instantaneous low-pressure (LP) spool power extraction from a JT15D turbofan as part of the Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engine (VAATE) program. During the initial demonstration up to 270kW (roughly...
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