The first run of the Ardiden 3C helicopter engine was completed at Turbomeca Bordes plant in France, confirming the engine’s aeromechanical behaviour and performance.
The engine, known as WZ16 in China, has modular design and dual channel FADEC that makes it reliable and operational-friendly.
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It also has a benefit of consuming less fuel reducing the operation costs and maintenance, which make Ardiden 3C/WZ16 engine a sought after engine in the competitive market.
The engine will now enter into the test and certification phases, while the preliminary testing of major components has already been performed with positive results.
Turbomeca chairman & CEO Olivier Andriès said: "This first run reflects the high quality of our partnership with AVIC Engine and is the first concrete step of a long-term and sustainable programme."
The engine was jointly developed by Turbomeca (Safran) and AVIC Engine as a result of high market requirements in increasing 6t to 8t helicopter segment.
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By GlobalDataThe partnership started 30 years ago and has been helping the operators and aircraft manufacturers with its experience and knowledge in the field of aircraft propulsion.
Turbomeca (Safran) is a helicopter engine manufacturer which produced 70,000 turbines based on its own designs.
It has over 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and operates 16 sites, 30 maintenance centres, 18 repair and overhaul centres, and 90 field representatives and field technicians.
