Super Lynx test bed

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GKN Westland has started building a dedicated Super Lynx testbed to qualify the LHTEC CTS800-4N powerplant. The company is closely coordinating with LHTEC for the installation design. Bombardier of Canada was chosen as a major subcontractor for the detail design work. The new Super Lynx variant, which feature a glass cockpit, is under development initially for the Royal Malaysian Navy. GKN Westland is eyeing to launch the first of the prototype in 1999. The prototype is initially powered by the Rolls Royce Gem engine to allow comparative data measuring.

Aircraft Engines & Parts, Aircraft engines, GKN Westland, Article, Super Lynx

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250 replacement shelved

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Rolls-Royce has scrapped plans to develop a 'World Engine' replacement for the Allison 250 Series helicopter engine. The decision was prompted by the company's difficulties in trying to reconcile the low-cost design needs of industrial gas turbine customers with the certification needs for aviation use. The World Engine program was intended to use new technologies such as ceramics to develop a common engine for both airborne and ground applications.

United Kingdom, Military Turboshaft Engines, Helicopter engines

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FLIR introduces SAFIRE II

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FLIR Systems Inc has introduced the Star SAFIRE II, an upgraded version of the Star SAFIRE infrared imaging system that is used by all branches of the US armed forces and several law enforcement agencies. The Star SAFIRE II has US military designation of AN/AAQ-22 and has been approved for use on several helicopters, including the Bell UH-1N, MD Helicopter 500 and 600, Eurocopter AS350 and Sikorsky H-60.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Product introduction, Aircraft Navigation Systems & Displays, Aircraft navigation systems

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