The National Interest on MSN

Adaptive cycle engines could be the next great fighter jet advancement

Adaptive cycle engines are specially designed to alternate between efficiency and raw power—extending an aircraft’s range ...
Jet Insight on MSN

America’s F-47 adaptive cycle engine explained, the three stream breakthrough that rewrites jet propulsion

The F-47’s adaptive cycle engine can reconfigure itself in flight, shifting airflow to balance extreme efficiency, Mach 2+ thrust, and reduced heat signature. In this breakdown, we explain the three ...
Aviation Week

Adaptive-Cycle Engine Eyed To Power European Future Combat Air System

Images of the proposed platform released by airframers indicate that the partners appear to agree on the need for an adaptive- or variable-cycle engine. Credit: Airbus Defense and Space The ...
The Aviationist

Pratt & Whitney to Accelerate Development of XA103 NGAP Engine

Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney will use new digital design technology to accelerate its work on the XA103, its submission for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) ...
Nature

Variable Cycle Engine Design and Performance Optimization

Variable cycle engine design embodies a transformative approach in aero‐propulsion, enabling engines to adapt their thermodynamic cycle to meet diverse operational demands, from fuel efficiency to ...
The Aviationist

Pratt & Whitney XA103 Engine Promotional Video Shows Canard-Equipped NGAD Rendering

Although reminiscent of the official F-47 renderings, the model in RTX’s video is actually based on a notional design by artist Rodrigo Avella. A new promotional video released by RTX, parent company ...