Rolls Freezes Design Of First UltraFan Test Gear

Credit: Rolls-Royce
Machining work on components for Rolls-Royce’s first test gearbox for the UltraFan high-bypass geared turbofan has begun in parallel with development of an evaluation rig in Dahlewitz, Germany, where the company is expanding its research site. The UltraFan is aimed at future airliners for the 2025...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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