Global Combat Air Program Engine Focuses On Thermal-Electrical Management

GCAP concept art

Italy, Japan and the UK have decided not to pursue an adaptive propulsion system for the GCAP fighter.

Credit: BAE Systems
The trinational Global Combat Air Program team is confident it can deliver the power the new aircraft demands without the complexity of an adaptive propulsion system. Seeking to achieve unprecedented levels of electrical power generation and thermal management, Italian, Japanese and UK engineers are...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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