‘Terning’ the T700 vertical: GE’s T700 completes a key test as powerplant for unmanned air system
While sometimes you must wait your turn, the T700 is boldly taking its “tern” now. In January, a T700-powered Tern Integrated Propulsion System Test (IPST) completed sustained vertical operations for the first time during testing in the California desert.
Tern up the volume: GE Aviation advances its position in the unmanned air systems market
The venerable CT7/T700 family has proven a reliable engine partner for helicopter pilots for decades. Soon it will branch out to power a new breed of aircraft with non-cockpit operators.