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\n\nPratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has completed a fully digital assembly-readiness review for its XA103 adaptive engine. This breakthrough is a key step in the U.S. Air Force\u2019s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.\n
\n\nWith this milestone, the company can now begin ordering hardware and prepare to assemble the first physical test engine later this decade.\n\nThis review signifies the end of an important design phase for the XA103 engine. The engine is being developed for future combat aircraft that could fly with or replace today\u2019s stealth fighters in the 2030s. According to the firm, the XA103 will offer better fuel efficiency, improved thermal management, and more onboard power than current fighter engines.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\nPour en savoir plus :Pratt & Whitney clears key hurdle for XA103 engine for US\u2019 next-gen fighter jet<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has completed a fully digital assembly-readiness review for its XA103 adaptive engine. This breakthrough is a key step in the U.S. Air Force\u2019s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program. 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