We have light off!

For the first time, a UH-60M Black Hawk conducted ground runs equipped with two GE T901 Improved Turbine Engines.

These engines increase the Black Hawk’s combat capabilities with:

More Power
More Range and Loiter Times
Greater Lift Capability
Reduced Fuel Consumption

The initial light off and ground runs were executed by a combined Army and industry test team and operated by U.S. Army and Sikorsky pilots.

The ground runs on the T901 ITE engines verified system functionality, engine health and test setup for an efficient testing process.

The test demonstrated the T901’s start-to-fly progression, including idle and fly modes, with the rotor brake disengaged, marking a significant step toward the program’s goal of delivering a more powerful and efficient engine for the next-generation Black Hawk.

The start-to-fly progression tests the functionality of the entire system, from the engine start sequence to the engagement of the main rotor to enable lift-off. The test team verifies that all critical systems, including fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and flight control systems, are functioning as expected.

The successful ground test set the stage for more advanced testing, such as hover and forward flight tests.

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