France has conducted bench tests of the engine for the Next Generation Fighter aircraft
The aircraft engine, which is designed for a promising new generation aircraft, was tested in France. The new power unit is built on the basis of the Dassault Rafale fighter engine, the Eurasian Times reports with reference to the Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) of France.
A promising engine is being developed as part of the Turenne program. The new model is based on the design of the Snecma M88 power unit, which is used on Dassault Rafale fighters. The engine is designed for a new generation fighter (Next Generation Fighter), which Germany, Spain and France are working on.
The DGA report noted that the prototype of the engine was successfully tested at the stand. It is believed that the thrust of the promising engine will be higher than that of the power units of the Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
The publication stressed that the engine characteristics will meet the requirements of the sixth-generation fighter, which is being developed under the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. The power unit will allow you to fly in economy mode for a long time and provide thrust for flight at supersonic speed.
Earlier in the publication Defense News suggested that the acquisition of the American F-35 aircraft by Germany threatens the industry of the European Union. The purchase of aircraft may interfere with the implementation of the FCAS program.
