In Brief: First Chinese turbofan engine is certified

ENGINE APPROVED: China's first domestically developed turbofan engine has been approved for use by the air force. Research on the engine began in 1991 by the No. 608 research institute, South Company, the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group, and the China Flight Test Establishment.

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