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Air Force eyes thrust range targets for wingman drones, wants engine development to start in FY25

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The Air Force is looking for a mid-sized jet engine that would power a military-class aircraft. The thrust range could enable considerable speed and maneuverability if the drone is fairly small and fighter-like in size and design. Engines with those characteristics can come with multi-million-dollar pricetags, cutting against the Air Force's goal of affordable mass.

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Air Force eyes thrust range targets for wingman drones, wants engine development to start in FY25

A new request for information released by the Air Force shows that future Collaborative Combat Aircraft engines could provide considerable capability, according to an expert, but could also face drawbacks in cost and operations.

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Breaking Defense broke the news in on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
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