China's 900-kW Turboprop Engine AEP100-A Powers SA750U Unmanned Transport Aircraft's First Flight

TapTechNews August 22nd news, China Aero Engine Corporation Limited announced officially today. At 6:28 am today, the 900-kilowatt turboprop engine AEP100-A, which was completely independently developed by China Aero Engine, assisted the SA750U large unmanned transport aircraft to make its first successful flight in Shaanxi.

According to the introduction, the AEP100-A turboprop engine is designed by the Aero Engine Research Institute of China and manufactured by the South, and has the ability to adapt to high temperature and high altitude. Using 3D aerodynamic design and unit design technology, while providing power for the aircraft, it can improve fuel economy and enhance the overall operating efficiency of the aircraft.

The AEP100 series turboprop engines can be equipped with 2-6 ton general aircraft or 3-10 ton unmanned aircraft, and the comprehensive performance reaches the advanced level of the same level in service internationally.

TapTechNews reported earlier that the SA750U large unmanned transport aircraft is the first large unmanned transport aircraft in China with a load of more than 3 tons, and can be applied in fields such as regional airline logistics, unmanned material delivery in specific scenarios, and forest and grassland fire fighting.