| Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology (IHPTET) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type of project | Research |
| Country | United States |
| Launched | 1987 |
| Closed | 2005 |
| Status | closed |
The Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology program was a project of the United States military, DARPA, and NASA. Its objective was to conduct science and technology research that would secure advancements in the engineering of the gas turbine engines used in military aircraft It ran from 1987 until 2005.[1]
IHPTET designated goals in each of three engine classes: turbofan/turbojet, turboprop/turboshaft, and expendable engines. For the turbofan class the primary goal was to double the engine thrust-to-weight ratio.[2]
The program made many significant developments which have been employed in such aircraft as the F-35 / Joint Strike Fighter. It was firmly regarded as successful although it did not fully achieve its explicit goals. It was succeeded by the Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines (VAATE) program.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ National Research Council (February 9, 2007). Improving the Efficiency of Engines for Large Nonfighter Aircraft. Washington, D.C. doi:10.17226/11837. ISBN 978-0-309-10399-2. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ Simoneau, Robert J.; Hudson, Dale A. (January 1, 1989). "CFD in the context of IHPTET: The Integrated High Performance Turbine Technology Program". NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ↑ Warwick, Graham (January 5, 2007). "Military engines: Power Surge". Reed Business Information. Flight International. ISSN 0015-3710. Archived from the original on June 10, 2007. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
External links
- "Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology (IHPTET)". Department of Defense. Archived from the original on July 21, 2006. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
Further reading
- Piolenc, M. de. "Latest jet engine technology could radically change industrial designs". Gas Turbine World. United States. 22 (5). ISSN 0361-3518. OSTI 5630452. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- Simoneau, Robert; Hudson, Dale (July 12, 1989). "CFD in the context of IHPTET - The Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology Program" (PDF). 25th Joint Propulsion Conference. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/6.1989-2904. Retrieved February 16, 2023.