Hill Advances GT50 Engine Testing

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Credit: Hill Helicopters
Hill Helicopters is gearing up for full-power tests of its in-house-developed GT50 turboshaft engine. The UK-based airframer plans to begin engine tests at 100% N1 as soon as next week as the company looks to accelerate the process in the coming weeks and months. Test power levels have risen to 72%...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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