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The F-47 adaptive engine explained, how America built a jet engine that changes itself in flight

The F-47 is powered by an adaptive cycle engine that can reconfigure itself mid flight, delivering long range efficiency, ...
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F‑47’s Adaptive Engines and Stealth Systems Advance Ahead of Schedule

“It’s like a transforming engine — literally,” explained David Tweedie, GE Edison Works general manager for advanced combat engines, of the XA100 powerplant that is now in the running to power the U.S ...
The National Interest

“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 without compromising on speed during engagements. The modern fighter jet is ...
The Aviationist

Pratt & Whitney and General Electric Complete Detailed Design Review for Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion

P&W and GE successfully passed the Detailed Design Review of their offerings for the U.S. Air Force’s next generation NGAP engine, expected to power the NGAD manned fighter. Pratt & Whitney and ...