Anticipating Drones, KHI Develops Small Turbojets

Credit: KJ100: KHI
TOKYO—Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has developed two turbojets in anticipation of defense ministry requirements for single-use reconnaissance, jamming or target drones. The company has been working on the larger of the two engines, the KJ100 of 400 kg (880 lb.) thrust, since 2013, when it was...

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