Variable cycle engines adjust their performance profile by modifying the bypass ratio, a key parameter distinguishing turbojet and turbofan engines. Low bypass ratios support high-speed supersonic ...

These adjustments enable the design, testing, and integration of prototype engines under the NGAP initiative. Work is expected to conclude by July 2032. The NGAP initiative aims to develop adaptive ...

Adaptive machining and reverse engineering of aero-engine blades are critical areas of research aimed at improving the manufacturing and repair processes of these complex components. Aero-engine ...

In 2023, the Air Force announced its intention to cancel AETP in favor of upgrading the existing Pratt & Whitney F135 engine currently used on all variants of the F-35. Congress subsequently ...

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It is known that both engines are examples of adaptive cycle designs. This means their bypass ratios can be adjusted on demand while in flight between modes. Such a design translates into very ...

After publication of this article, a GE spokesperson said in a statement that the company is “excited about the progress our team continues to make on our XA102 adaptive cycle engine ...

The defining feature of NGAP engines, including the General Electric XA102 and Pratt & Whitney XA103, is their adaptive cycle technology. This allows the engines to dynamically adjust their bypass ...

The Department of Defense said Monday the company will deliver support for the prototype phase of the USAF’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program. Under the ...

We are excited about the progress our team continues to make on our XA102 adaptive cycle engine, a key component of the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme,” GE Aerospace said on 28 ...

In a recent Post at their social media handle Kawasaki have hinted at a possible return of two stroke engines. The news has spread like a wild fire all across the enthusiast platforms. Reports suggest ...

This non-specificity status finally coalesced in 2016 as a new engine for the 6th generation fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. G.E.'s XA100 is an adaptive cycle engine ...