Motor GE XA-100, promete mais economia
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GE Aviation, a manufacturer of engines, a builder of technological aircraft engines, has built an engine that promises to provide the best of propulsion in subsonic and supersonic flight. The engine is called the XA100, the company's first adaptive cycle. Engine development began in 2007, with funding from the USAF (United States Air Force) and testing began in December 2020.
“We were exceptionally satisfied with the engine's performance during the test,” according to David Tweedie, general manager of GE Edison Works for advanced combat engines.
Infográfico sobre o XA-100
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As the engine met the objectives of the USAF Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP), Tweedie added: “We look forward to working with the Air Force and other stakeholders to identify the next steps to bring this revolutionary test cell capability to the warrior's hands. ”
The engines have several technologies that would allow an increase in thrust of 10% and a reduction of up to 25% in fuel consumption. Further improvements could result in up to 30% less consumption on supersonic aircraft.
The common turbofan engine has two ways for air to pass, the hot and cold cycle. The adaptive cycle engine, on the other hand, adds a secondary air flow under cruising speed conditions. This flow can be closed when it is necessary to accelerate quickly. There is also a duct where cold air passes, which can be used to cool the engine, consequently increasing and efficiency in the hot part.
The first application of the engine is expected to be on the Lockheed Martin F-35, which today is equipped with Pratt engines
Rafael Ramos
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