Helicopter turboshaft ENGHE

Overview
Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero are studying the joint development of the ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter Engine), a new 100% European engine for the next generation of military helicopters, scheduled to enter service by 2040.

Partners

• Safran Helicopter Engines
• MTU Aero Engines
• Avio Aero

Breakthrough technologies
This engine will feature breakthrough technologies that will significantly increase efficiency while reducing operating and maintenance costs. It will be particularly well suited to the ENGRT (European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies) and NGRC (Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability) projects.

Expected benefits and capabilities

• Longer range
• Higher speed
• Improved maneuverability
• Higher availability
• Reduced CO2 emissions and improved sustainability
• Lower operating and maintenance costs

Technical specifications

• Designation: ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter Engine)
• Industrial cooperation: joint study by Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero
• Geographical scope: 100% European development
• Target application: next generation of military helicopters
• Planned entry into service: by 2040
• Compatibility: designed for ENGRT and NGRC rotorcraft projects
• Design objectives: significantly increased efficiency, reduced operating and maintenance costs
• Operational improvements: longer range, higher speed, improved maneuverability, higher availability
• Environmental objective: reduction of CO2 emissions and improved sustainability