The history of GE's T901 engine
Built on insights from four decades of proven performance on the T700 engine, the newly designed T901 (formerly GE3000) will deliver more power, fuel efficiency, and durability for the Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP). Follow our journey through the world of T901 engines, below!
GE3000 Preliminary Design Contract Awarded by the US Army
The United States Army has awarded GE Aviation a $100-million, 24-month contract leading to a Preliminary Design Review of the GE3000 engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP).
GE Aviation’s T408 engine powers first flight of Marine Corps’ CH-53K
GE Aviation’s largest turboshaft engine – the GE38-1B, designated the T408 by the US government – successfully powered the first flight of the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter, on Tuesday, October 27.
Key FATE component tests have been completed
Progress continues on the GE Aviation/US Army Future Affordable Turbine Engine (FATE) program with recent completion of component tests of the compressor, combustor and turbine.