PHOENIX, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Joint venture company Textron AirLand LLC has chosen Honeywell Aerospace to supply engines for its production Scorpion aircraft. <\/p>\n
Scorpion is a new light attack and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance jet that first took flight in December of last year. <\/p>\n
Honeywell's TFE731-40AR-3S engine powers the prototype and will now power production Scorpions. <\/p>\n
\"Selection of Honeywell's TFE731-40 engine for the Scorpion continues the strong partnership we've had with Textron for over two decades,\" said Mike Madsen, president, Defense and Space, Honeywell Aerospace. \"Honeywell's ability to provide a proven, reliable and high-performance engine for this platform helped Textron AirLand bring this innovative aircraft to market in a shorter timeframe and cost-effective manner.\" <\/p>\n
Honeywell, in announcing the contract, said the TFE731-40 engine provides lower operator expenses due to its longer inspection intervals, low parts count and low thrust specific fuel consumption. <\/p>\n
The value of the contract and its terms were not disclosed. <\/p>\n
Textron AirLand, LLC is a joint venture between Textron Inc. and AirLand Enterprises LLC. <\/p>\n
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