China's Aero Engine Corporation has successfully conducted flight tests for its first fully domestically developed turbofan engine in the 600 kg thrust class. The tests were carried out in the skies over Inner Mongolia on a new-generation twin-engine unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unit operated without any malfunctions throughout the entire flight. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .
According to Chinese media, this is the first instance in the country's aviation industry where a high-tech, small-sized turbofan engine designed for civil and drone aviation has been fully localized. Beijing views this project as a significant step toward reducing dependence on foreign aviation technologies.
The new engine is primarily designed for heavy drones weighing between 1.5 and 4 tons, as well as for "low-altitude economy" systems such as air taxis and automated logistics. The period from the start of design to the successful flight was less than eight months, an exceptionally fast pace for the aviation industry.
In terms of technical specifications, the unit is capable of reaching an altitude of 15 km and flying at a speed of 0.8 Mach (approximately 960 km/h). These parameters allow the new engine to be used in long-range strategic drones.
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