T408
T408: Powering the heavy-lift transport helicopter
The T408 is a turboshaft engine that has so far been installed in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Each of these “King Stallions” is equipped with three engines.
MTU’s involvement in the T408
GE Aerospace produces the T408 in collaboration with MTU. This marks the first time MTU has had full responsibility for an entire module in a U.S. military engine program. With its 18 percent share of the program, MTU supplies the power turbine.
Facts
- EIS: 2019
- The T408 is a turbo-shaft engine with maximum power of 7,500 shp
- Five-stage axial compressor, single-stage centrifugal compressor
- Annular combustor
- Two-stage gas generator turbine
- Three-stage free power turbine
- FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electronic Control) with health monitoring functions
MTU competencies
- Program share: 18%
- Development and manufacture of the power turbine
Partner
- GE Aerospace
Application
- Sikorsky CH-53K
Technical Data
| Thrust category | 7,500 shp |
| Length | 4.6 ft |
