Ignition test successful! Stable operation at -30°C
Source: Science and Technology Daily
From the China Aero-Engine Corporation, it is known that on January 15, its subsidiary Harbin Dong'an Civil Aviation Engine Co., Ltd. independently developed the 1200 kW class turboprop engine - ATP120A successfully completed the ignition test in Harbin. The engine achieved stable operation under ground conditions at a temperature of -30°C, marking the comprehensive entry of the development work into the testing and verification phase.
Image source: China Aero-Engine Corporation
The ATP120A engine adopts a full-life-cycle low-cost design concept, with features such as long service life, good economy, low fuel consumption, high safety, and strong reliability. It can be widely applied to general aviation aircraft, drones, and other general aviation platforms, and has the potential to expand to various directions such as hybrid propulsion systems and hydrogen fuel engines. Its comprehensive performance reaches the domestic leading level.
This engine has strong environmental adaptability and outstanding high-altitude performance, with starting altitude covering existing high plateau airports, enabling aircraft equipped with this engine to have the capability to operate stably in extreme environments such as high plateau cold areas and island salt fog.
Reporter from Science and Technology Daily: Sun Yu
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854390165442171/
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