ZMKB Progress has developed the D-436T and D-436M turbofan engines for the Tupolev Tu-334 and Yak-42M, respectively. The D-18T high-bypass turbofan powers the Antonov An-124 and An-225 transporters.
The DV-2 is a small military turbofan designed to replace the Al-25TL as the power plant for the Aero L-59 trainer. The D-136 is a turbo-shaft developed for the Mil Mi-26 helicopter.
Source: Flight International
The US defence technology firm is preparing to test its Black Arrow small cruise missile, designed to be an affordable long-range munition that can be launched from cargo aircraft.
Lockheed Martin’s hopes for re-energising its F-16 Block 70/72 offering for Thailand’s fighter contest appear to rest on improving the interoperability of Thailand’s existing F-16 Block 15 fleet.
While the US Air Force is walking back its commitment to developing a manned sixth-generation combat fighter, the navy’s top officer says her service remains committed to fielding a new aircraft under its F/A-XX programme.
