SEOUL, November 13 (AJP) - Hanwha Aerospace has been selected as the preferred bidder for a 177.3 billion won (US$123 million) project to develop a homegrown 10,000-pound-class turbofan engine for a low-observable reconnaissance drone, the company said on Friday. Led by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and backed by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the project will run through October 2031 and aims to secure key technologies for advanced aircraft engines.
Hanwha will oversee the entire development process including the design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of four prototype engines. The high-bypass engine is designed to deliver more than 10,000 pounds of thrust while improving fuel efficiency and overall performance. The project is expected to strengthen South Korea's technological self-reliance in aircraft engine production and expand its capabilities in the aerospace industry.
Tags: Hanwha Aerospace, aircraft engines, defense, reconnaissance drones, aerospace technology
Hanwha will oversee the entire development process including the design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of four prototype engines. The high-bypass engine is designed to deliver more than 10,000 pounds of thrust while improving fuel efficiency and overall performance. The project is expected to strengthen South Korea's technological self-reliance in aircraft engine production and expand its capabilities in the aerospace industry.
Tags: Hanwha Aerospace, aircraft engines, defense, reconnaissance drones, aerospace technology
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