The US Army launched the ITEP program in order to replace the 1970s-era
T700 family of engines for the
Black Hawk and
Apache fleet
to obtain improved mobility, range and payload capacity. It's going to provide over 3,000 shaft horsepower compared to the current
1,900 to 2,000 hp. The ITEP design will also decrease the amount of
maintenance required.
On January 2019, the US Army selected the GE T901. GE has powered Black Hawks and Apaches for the past four decades with its T700 engine
On January 2019, the US Army selected the GE T901. GE has powered Black Hawks and Apaches for the past four decades with its T700 engine
ITEP Timeline
- Materiel development decision by 2nd quarter FY17
- Preliminary design review by 2nd quarter of FY18
- Milestone B by 4th quarter of FY18
- Concept design review by 1st quarter of FY20
- First engine test by 1st quarter of FY22
- Engine qualification and milestone C by 3rd quarter FY24