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's 360 Invictus attack helicopter prototype has received the General Electric T901 engine from the Army, a crucial milestone in its development.
This engine delivery addresses previous delays and moves the Invictus closer to its first flight, expected in 2024.
The Bell 360 Invictus is a contender in the Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, and the T901 is a next-generation engine intended for multiple Army helicopter platforms, though it still requires flight clearance.
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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