US Army Advances Black Hawk Engine Upgrade Amid Budgetary Challenges
The US Army is continuing the development of the T901 Improved Turbine Engine for the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, despite previous indications that the program might be canceled. GE Aerospace, responsible for the engine's development, confirmed ongoing flight and factory testing. The T901 engine promises 50% more power, fuel efficiency, and reduced sustainment costs compared to the current GE T700 turboshafts. The program has received significant funding, including $238 million from Congress to support the engineering and manufacturing development phase. GE has delivered six T901 engines for testing, with active-duty US Army pilots now evaluating the new engine's performance. 
