CLEANER AIR ON THE HORIZON


Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk will be able to meet mission objectives faster, with fewer aircraft, and spend more time on station with less fuel. Tis reduces depen- dence on forward arming and refueling points—temporary areas established close to combat zones used to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for aviation units to remain close to the fight—and their requisite logistics and security require- ments. Te cumulative benefits of the reduced fuel consumption and enhanced performance range of the T901 will allow a company air assault to be executed in a single lift (which eliminates refueling and multiple flights), thereby completing the mission in half the time while using less fuel compared with the T700.


REDUCED LOGISTICAL BURDEN Te Army’s T901 engine further supports the Army Climate Strategy by utilizing advanced technology to reduce sustain- ment demand. The advanced engine employs predictive logistics, which offers future interoperability with Prognostic and Predictive Maintenance (PPMx), a set of linked components that provide self-diag- nosis and automated maintenance alerts. T901 technological capabilities mini- mize acquisition and logistics footprints by using advanced diagnostics, system prognostics and health management to implement Condition-Based Mainte- nance Plus (maintenance performed based on evidence of need) and Item Unique


Identifier (unique identifier that applies to a single item) marking requirements and initiatives. Te ability to share usage, health and maintenance data across the network with the aviation enterprise is a crucial step in fleet management that is made possible by employing PPMx.


Te Engine Health Monitoring System on each engine provides an accurate assess- ment of the engine’s gas path health and rotor life consumed. Te indicated condition prompts maintenance efforts rather than relying on gross indicators such as operating hours, cycles or calen- dar time. Te need-based maintenance model reduces maintenance and sustain- ment demand and creates less waste than


ABOVE AND BEYOND


The T901 engine, designed to fit within the current engine footprint of the AH-64 Apache, combines additive manufacturing and traditionally machined parts to produce an engine that is 50% more powerful than the T700—dramatically improving the ground commander’s reach and lethality across the battlefield. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground)


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Army AL&T Magazine


Spring 2024


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