GE, Pratt Win NASA R&D Contracts for Compact Engine Core
NASA has awarded GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney $18.8 million worth of contracts to help advance development of a smaller, more efficient engine core.
NASA's proposed HyTEC turbofan concept incorporates an advanced high-pressure compressor designed with smaller parts and tighter clearances. (Image: Pratt & Whitney)
NASA's proposed HyTEC turbofan concept incorporates an advanced high-pressure compressor designed with smaller parts and tighter clearances. (Image: Pratt & Whitney)