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GE38

GE38

The GE38 is a turboshaft engine for various helicopter and turboprop applications, such as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's heavy-lift helicopter CH-53K. It is based on the GE27 technology demonstrator engine completed for the U.S. military and the T407 turboprop engine developed for the U.S. Navy. First component tests are already underway, and the first engine test run is slated for early 2009.

The engine is produced jointly by General Electric (GE) and MTU, with the German engine manufacturer contributing the power turbine. In a first for the company, MTU has a development role in a U.S. military engine program.

Technical data

 
Max. power (10 min.) 7.500 shaft HP
Length 146,5 cm
Diameter 68,5 cm

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CH-53K

Sikorsky CH-53K

 
 
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