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AE 1107 | Rolls-Royce

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Next-generation propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce and Bell have teamed to design an optimized propulsion system for the U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. The propulsion system, powered by the proven AE 1107 engine, provides an efficient end-to-end solution for the MV-75 Cheyenne. Rolls-Royce will also provide an advanced Infrared Suppression System to deliver greater range and enhanced survivability to the Army. Through early collaboration on the system from the inlet to the suppressor, Bell and Rolls-Royce will deliver a low-risk and reliable integrated propulsion system for Army modernization.

Purpose-built to revolutionize the reach and effectiveness of each mission while offering unmatched maneuverability, superior range, reduced downtime and elevated mission safety. With over twice the speed and range of current weapons systems, the MV-75 Cheyenne is the proven long-range maneuver solution, flying more than 300 knots and achieving more than 200 hours of test flights.

Superior Capability Demands Propulsion Excellence

  • Developed around the well-proven, highly-regarded AE family core, the MV-75 Cheyenne will be powered by two Rolls-Royce AE 1107 engines.
  • The AE engine family has garnered over 92 million flight hours, demonstrating dependable power across a number of military aircraft, such as C-130Js, V-22s, Global Hawks and more; in service with the U.S. Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and NASA.
  • AE engines share a common engine core. The result is a powerful and reliable engine, produced cost-effectively on one engine assembly line at the Rolls-Royce facility in Indianapolis. To date, we have delivered more than 7,800+ AE engines for a variety of platforms.

Team FLRAA | Rolls-Royce and Bell

Both holding long, respected relationships with the U.S. Army; both storied pioneers in advancing flight.

U.S. Facilities Modernization

How major modernization efforts have optimally aligned Team FLRAA for production of the aircraft.

Learn more about the FLRAA at BellFlight.com

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