UltraFan Gear Sets New Power Record

The UltraFan power gearbox assembly is readied for tests in Dahlewitz, Germany.
Credit: Rolls-Royce
COLORADO SPRINGS—Rolls-Royce says the gearbox assembly in development for the heart of the company’s new high bypass demonstrator engine has set a record-breaking level of power transmission during preinstallation checkout tests. The company made the announcement at the recent Space Symposium...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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