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Fighter Aircraft

MTU is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of engines for fighter jets. With a workshare of around 30 percent, the company is playing a key role in the success of the EJ200 engine for the Eurofighter Typhoon. MTU is also a key partner in the F110 and F414 engine programs for the U.S. F-15, F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

In addition, MTU plays a significant role in the development of the new engine that will power Europe’s next-generation fighter aircraft. Engine specialists MTU and Safran Aircraft Engines are developing the New Generation Fighter Engine (NGFE) under the leadership of their EUMET (European Military Engine Team) joint venture and in collaboration with ITP Aero. 

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New Generation Fighter Engine

The New Generation Fighter Engine (NGFE) powers the next-generation fighter, which is the centerpiece of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Together with Safran Aircraft Engines and the Spanish engine and component manufacturer ITP Aero, MTU is developing, producing and providing support for the NGFE. FCAS is scheduled to be available from 2040 onward.

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