Rolls-Royce’s Boeing 747-200 flying test bed [Credit: Rolls-Royce]
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Rolls-Royce has initiated flight testing for its new Pearl 10X business aviation engine, which is slated to power Dassault's upcoming Falcon 10X ultralong-range aircraft.
The testing campaign involves fitting the Pearl 10X to a Boeing 747-200 flying test bed to evaluate engine performance, handling, and systems at various speeds and altitudes.
Prior to flight tests, the Pearl 10X successfully completed ground tests using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aligning with the industry's net-zero flight objectives.
Rolls-Royce has launched a testing campaign for its newest business aviation engine—the Pearl 10X—marking the powerplant’s first flight, the manufacturer said Wednesday.
The Pearl 10X has been selected by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault for its new Falcon 10X, the company’s ultralong-range flagship.
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