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2026-05-23 19:42:19
[Domestically Developed 600kg Thrust Turbofan Engine Successfully Completes Maiden Flight] On May 23, a roar echoed over Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia: the domestically developed 600kg thrust F406 turbofan engine, paired with an advanced meteorological drone, successfully completed its maiden flight test. According to the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), the engine operated normally and remained stable during the flight, and the drone successfully returned and landed after completing all its planned maneuvers. "This marks the first time in my country's general aviation power sector that a high-end turbofan engine with small to medium thrust has achieved independent control and domestic application," said the person in charge of the model's development. This engine will provide a powerful "Chinese heart" for low-altitude economic development and the construction of unmanned systems. (Xinhua News Agency)
