
The Honeywell HTS7500 turboshaft engine is 42 more powerful than the newest version of the T55 that powers the Chinook heavy lift helicopter. The new HTS7500 offers the lowest total weight compared to other engines in its horsepower class. HTS7500 specifications- Combat-proven engine architecture - Demonstrated sand ingestion tolerance - 42 power improvement (as compared vto T55-714A) - 18 reduction in specific fuel consumption (as compared to T55-714A) - 100 compliant to Army specifications - Lowest acquisition and lifecycle cost - Lowest-cost maintenance and sustainment - Proven commonality with already fielded hardware in the U.S. Army inventory |
SHP: | 7000 |
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Type: | Turboshaft |
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Honeywell HTS7500 Engine Selected for Defiant X
14-Feb-22 - The Honeywell HTS7500 turboshaft engine was selected to power Defiant X helicopter, Sikorsky/Boeing proposal for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition to replace the Black Hawk #HTS7500 Used by |
Manufacturer | Model |
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Sikorsky | Defiant X |
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Engine | SHP |
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HTS7500 | 7000 |