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Rolls-Royce Installs UltraFan For Start Of Ground Tests

Ultrafan
Credit: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has loaded its UltraFan new-generation turbofan demonstrator into the company’s Testbed 80 facility in Derby, England, in readiness for the long-anticipated start of initial engine runs early in the new year. Although yet to find an application, the program is intended to demonstrate a...
Guy Norris

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

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