Adaptive Cycle Engines

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Outperform. Outpace.
Only Adaptive Cycle Engines.
A new era of combat propulsion is here. The adaptive cycle engine — designed, built, and tested through the U.S. Air Force's Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP) — defines a revolutionary jump in propulsion capabilities that address the challenges faced from increasing geopolitical threats.
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    Revolutionary capabilities to deter geopolitical threats
    The adaptive cycle engine is the only engine that allows U.S. warfighters to go further, go faster and fight harder against near-peer adversaries to satisfy the true needs of the U.S. and its Allies for strategic deterrence, today and tomorrow. The technologies developed for the adaptive cycle engines unlock opportunities for greater power projection, better warfighting posture, and superior operational effectiveness.
    Ready to meet warfighter needs
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    More range

    Adaptive engine
    The adaptive cycle engine provides a high-thrust mode for maximum power and a high-efficiency mode to extend mission range. Automatically alternating between these modes dramatically transforms mission capability and enables unrestricted operations.

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    Thermal management

    Third stream advantage
    This advanced capability provides an extra source of cooled air to improve propulsion and fuel efficiency. Most importantly, it enables a step change in power and thermal management capability that will be required for next-generation mission systems.

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    More acceleration

    Advanced materials and components
    The use of new, lighter-weight and more durable materials along with advanced additive manufacturing methods allows the engine to operate beyond previous-generation engine limits for more survivability. These new materials and methods also improve reliability and serviceability of the engine.

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