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Next-Generation Dual-Use Military and Civil Aviation Turbofan Engine Development

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Source: 아시아경제

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Hanwha Aerospace, in collaboration with the Korea Aerospace Administration and other partners, is developing South Korea's first dual-use 4,500 lbf turbofan engine optimized for UAVs and cooperative combat aircraft, targeting completion in 2029. The engine features a starter-generator mounted on the rotating shaft, providing up to 100 kW of electric power, and is designed for both military and civ

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Airport, Aerospace & Defense
Location
Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
아시아경제

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The project “Next-Generation Dual-Use Military and Civil Aviation Turbofan Engine Development” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. Taiyo aggregates data on it from 아시아경제.

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2026-07-22

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Hanwha Aerospace, in collaboration with the Korea Aerospace Administration and other partners, is developing South Korea's first dual-use 4,500 lbf turbofan engine optimized for UAVs and cooperative combat aircraft, targeting completion in 2029. The engine features a starter-generator mounted on the rotating shaft, providing up to 100 kW of electric power, and is designed for both military and civilian applications including small business jets.

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Aerospace

Location

Country

South Korea

State

Gyeongsangnam-do

City

Sacheon

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아시아경제

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Power Generation (CCGT), Airport, Aerospace & Defense

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2026-05-28

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