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GE Aerospace’s T901 engine advances toward preliminary flight release for Black Hawk and Apache

GE Aerospace’s T901 Improved Turbine Engine has achieved a preliminary flight rating as it advances through the Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program. Designed to replace the T700 turboshaft, the engine will power UH-60M Black Hawk and AH-64E Apache helicopters, supporting greater reach and payload with lower fuel consumption.

Discovered 2026-08-12T10:50:14.726467-07:00 | 2026-08-12T10:50:14.726467-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The T901 is intended to replace the T700 across the UH-60M and AH-64E fleets, making its preliminary flight rating a key milestone for two major Army helicopter platforms.
The program is aimed at increasing reach and payload while reducing fuel consumption, directly addressing Army Aviation’s stated next-generation performance requirements.
Further progress could affect the propulsion outlook for the Black Hawk and Apache fleets, as well as GE Aerospace’s position in military turboshaft engines.

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FlightGlobal DVIDS / U.S. DoD