1990/06/11 by John R. Arvin, Mark E. Bowman · 2 citations
Engineering · Environmental Science · #Rocket and propulsion systems research #Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies #Horsepower #Automotive engineering #Propulsion #Engineering #Aeronautics #Turbine #Airplane #Engine power #Power (physics) #Aerospace engineering
paper · doi:10.1115/90-gt-245
openalex publication_date 1990/06/11 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/14
The T406 engine development is discussed. The T406 is a 6000 horsepower class turboshaft, front drive, free turbine engine being developed under U.S. Navy contract to power the V-22 Osprey V/STOL aircraft. The V-22 is a subsonic airplane which uses tiltrotor technology to achieve V/STOL capabilities. The engine FSD program began in May of 1986 and will continue until May 1992. A comprehensive engine description is given. The power/engine weight capability and growth potential make this engine the starting point for many future application.