Selected by the U.S. Army to enhance the power and performance of the AH-64 and UH-60 fleets as well as the designated power plant for the next-generation Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA).
As Apache and Black Hawk helicopters add capabilities and associated weight, they are also required to perform at higher and hotter conditions than they were originally designed for. This led to the need for increased power over the previous T700 engine. In response, GE Aerospace developed the T901 by building on its unparalleled experience and record with the U.S. Army’s Apache and Black Hawk helicopters.
GE Aerospace has developed the T901 over 45 years of AH-64 and UH-60 operational experience to pioneer the future of rotorcraft aviation
Proven, reliable technology
The T901 engine provides 50% more power, 25% better specific fuel consumption, and reduced life-cycle costs, all with fewer parts, a simpler design, and proven, reliable technology.
T901 Turboshaft Engine: Inspired by experience
Powering the Army’s future
FARA
T901 will power the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
Ready
to take the U.S. Army into the future of rotorcraft aviation
More power
The T901 engine provides 50% more power, enabling the U.S. Army to regain the Black Hawk and Apache aircraft’s payload and range capabilities in high and hot environments.
Better specific fuel consumption
The engine offers 25% better specific fuel consumption, which means less fuel usage and fewer carbon emissions.
Operational experience (AH-64 and UH-60)
Created to succeed the legendary T700, the T901 leverages four decades of operational experience to give soldiers the capability they need and the reliability they demand.
Reliable fix-forward design
The full modularity of the T901’s single-spool core provides the Army with superior fix-forward maintainability.
T901
Minimizing complexity
Unmatched integration experience
Identical mounts, inlet and exhaust
Inlet
Front
Mounts
Side
Exhaust
Rear
Inlet
Front
Mounts
Side
Exhaust
Rear
