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 T901 Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) engine into its 360 Invictus attack helicopter prototype, marking a significant development milestone.
This engine delivery moves the Bell 360 Invictus, a competitor in the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, closer to its first flight, anticipated for next year.
The T901 engine, which has caused delays in prototype development, is still undergoing testing but is expected to receive flight clearance in 2024 and will also power other Army helicopters like the Apache and Black Hawk.
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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