Bell 360 Invictus Prototype Advances with T901 Engine Delivery
With the Army's next-gen engine installed, the helicopter vying for the Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft competition is expected to take its first flight next year.
A Bell 360 Invictus T901 engine is delivered. [Courtesy: Bell]
Key Takeaways:
Bell has received and installed the General Electric T901 Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) for its 360 Invictus attack helicopter prototype, marking a significant development milestone.
This engine delivery, after previous delays, brings the Bell 360 Invictus closer to its anticipated first flight in 2024.
The Bell 360 Invictus is a contender in the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, competing against the Sikorsky Raider X.
While the T901 engine awaits flight clearance in 2024, Bell will proceed with concurrent functionality testing and ground runs for the Invictus.
Bell has taken delivery of the General Electric Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) from the Army for its 360 Invictus attack helicopter prototype, marking a new milestone in its development, the company announced.
The T901 ITEP engine was delivered to Bell Textron Inc.’s Flight Research Center in Arlington, Texas, where it was installed in the aircraft.
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