DAPA Greenlights South Korean Fighter Engine Project

Hanwha Aerospace aircraft engine in testing

Hanwha is leveraging decades of experience with license production and testing of U.S.-designed fighter engines.

Credit: Hanwha
South Korea’s defense procurement agency approved a 14-year, KRW 3.35 trillion ($2.26 billion) plan to develop an indigenous fighter engine on Dec. 22. The Advanced Aviation Engine Development Project will develop, test and certify a turbofan engine with 16,000 lb.-thrust at military power and 24...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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