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Did the Boeing F-47 Make a Surprise Cameo in Pratt & Whitney Adaptive Cycle Engine Video?

Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney showed a video last week about the XA103 adaptive cycle engine that also pictured what might have been the F-47.
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XA100 Adaptive Cycle Engine Is the F-35's Next High-Thrust Combat Heart

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is one of the few fifth-generation military aircraft currently in operation. Compared with all the others still flying in the world, it’s a true junior, having ...
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Inside the F-47 adaptive cycle engine, the jet that reconfigures itself at Mach 2 for range, power, and stealth

The F-47’s adaptive cycle engine is built to reshape itself in flight, shifting between long range efficiency, Mach 2+ performance, and stealth focused signature control while generating enormous ...
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GE Initiates Testing on Second XA100 Adaptive Cycle Engine

EVENDALE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GE has initiated testing on its second XA100 adaptive cycle engine as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP). Testing began on August ...
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GE Aviation Concludes Testing F-35 Adaptive Cycle Engine Prototype

GE Aviation’s (NYSE: GE) XA100 adaptive cycle engine is ready to progress from prototype into development following testing with the U.S. Air Force, according to the manufacturer. The XA100, along ...
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F-47 engine and laser breakthrough explained, how adaptive cycle power and secret testing are redefining air combat

The F-47 is more than a new fighter, it is a sixth generation platform built around adaptive cycle engines, AI controlled drone swarms, and potential laser weapons. This breakdown explores the secret ...
Aviation Week

Adaptive-Cycle Engine Eyed To Power European Future Combat Air System

Images of the proposed platform released by airframers indicate that the partners appear to agree on the need for an adaptive- or variable-cycle engine. Credit: Airbus Defense and Space The ...
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With the Adaptive-cycle Engine, 'The Great Engine War' Resumes

GE and Pratt & Whitney are fighting for a place on the USAF Next Generation Air Dominance fighter. GE built the XA100 engine under the Adaptive Engine Transition Program. This engine would form the ...
The National Interest

“Adaptive Cycle Engines” Could Be the Next Great Fighter Jet Advancement

Adaptive cycle engines are specially designed to alternate between efficiency and raw power—extending an aircraft’s range without compromising on speed during engagements. The modern fighter jet is ...
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GE Aerospace completes series of tests on XA100 adaptive-cycle engine

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min GE Aerospace has completed a ...
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USAF favours P&W F-35 engine upgrade over adaptive-cycle engine replacement

The US Air Force (USAF) supports upgrading the propulsion system on its existing Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters, rather than purchasing an entirely new adaptive engine for the jets. The ...