Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) announced that its independently developed 3D-printed minimalist turbojet engine has successfully completed its maiden flight test, marking a significant breakthrough in the engineering applications of 3D-printed engines.
The flight test lasted 30 minutes, reaching an altitude of 6,000 meters and a maximum speed of Mach 0.75. The engine operated in all conditions without any abnormalities in its parameters, successfully completing the first single-engine flight test of my country's independently developed 3D-printed minimalist turbojet engine.
Mi Dong, Director of the Chief Engineer's Office at the AECC Engine Research Institute, stated that the successful single-engine flight test further validates the engine's reliability at higher altitudes and in more complex environments. It also verifies the engine's compatibility with aircraft, demonstrating its potential to provide new power solutions for platforms such as loitering munitions, UAVs, and target drones, showcasing promising application prospects.
According to reports, this engine uses 3D printing manufacturing technology, with more than three-quarters of the engine's weight being manufactured using 3D printing. This significantly reduces the number of parts and achieves the design goals of lightweight and high performance, laying a solid foundation for future flights at higher altitudes and speeds.
