stuDy of Additive ManufActuring for low-cost, low-observable, hiGhly-deployable, expendablE/attritable tuRbojet engines
Short description:
The aim of the project is validating and de-risking some fundamental technological bricks for the rapid deployment of turbojet-propelled small to medium size, expendable uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV). Key to reducing the cost and time of manufacturing and deployment of large numbers of UAVs is the development of a low-cost yet high-performance, scalable propulsion system that can be manufactured rapidly in large quantities. Turbojet engines are the ideal candidates, due to their high specific thrust and ease of integration into multiple platforms. Several enabling technologies for highly efficient and low-cost small turbojet engines will be investigated.
Link to EDF factsheet: https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/document/download/b3a86a0f-78a5-4271-b9c1-8fbda52d3005_en?filename=FACTSHEET_EDF_2024_LS_RA_SMERO_NT_101224541_DAMAGER.pdf
