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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - RTX (NYSE:RTX) subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has completed critical testing on its small turbofan engine family intended for use in Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), the company announced Wednesday.
The tests confirmed that the company’s existing commercial engines can deliver up to 20% increased thrust when adapted for unmanned military applications. These engines, originally designed for commercial aircraft, are being repurposed to meet the specific needs of CCA platforms, which require embedded engines for maximizing maneuverability and range. This development aligns with RTX’s robust financial performance, as InvestingPro reports revenue growth of 15.4% over the last twelve months.
"For unmanned applications, our commercial-off-the-shelf engines can offer an up to 20% increase in their qualified thrust capability," said Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines business.
The company is currently conducting a second round of tests focused on inlet airflow and pressure variations for engines embedded within aircraft. These tests deliberately create airflow distortions to document performance and develop prediction tools for future installations.
According to the press release, Pratt & Whitney is using digital twin modeling alongside physical testing to meet cost, schedule and technical requirements while reducing integration risks.
Pratt & Whitney has been designing and manufacturing aircraft engines since 1925 and currently supports more than 90,000 in-service engines globally. The company is part of RTX, an aerospace and defense corporation with reported 2024 sales exceeding $80 billion.
In other recent news, Raytheon has secured two defense contracts totaling $74.25 million from the U.S. Department of War. The contracts include $43.25 million for radar components used in the SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar System, with work expected to be completed by September 2028. Additionally, Raytheon has executed a purchase order with Avio USA worth up to $26 million for continued engineering work on the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor, supporting the Critical Design Review phase and increased production capacity. Raytheon also completed testing for a ground-launched variant of its StormBreaker smart weapon, achieving key performance milestones with a prototype that reached approximately 20,000 feet of altitude. Furthermore, the company unveiled its next-generation APG-82(V)X radar, featuring gallium nitride technology to enhance detection range and processing capabilities. These developments highlight Raytheon’s ongoing efforts in advancing military technology and securing significant defense contracts.
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