China’s AECC Aims To Fly 1,000-kW Turboshaft In 2021

Credit: AES100 model: Bradley Perrett/AW&ST
TIANJIN, China—Aero Engine Corp. of China (AECC) has begun testing major components for a turboshaft engine of at least 1,000 kW (1,300 hp) takeoff power for a future civil helicopter. The engine, the AES100, is due to fly in 2021. The concept design is completed, components have met targets in rig...
Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett covered China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. He is a Mandarin-speaking Australian.

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