“This new family of engines is being developed by our GATORWORKS team, which prioritized development speed and affordability,” said Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines business. “The scalability of the architecture, the commonality across models, and the use of additive manufacturing will allow us to significantly reduce development and production timelines as we look at existing and future applications with customers.”
A second series of tests is scheduled for early 2026 to confirm key design features. The company expects the new engine family to shorten development cycles and provide adaptable solutions for future defence needs.
Pratt & Whitney, founded in 1925, is a leading designer and manufacturer of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units serving military, commercial and civil aviation. It supports more than 90,000 in-service engines through its global maintenance, repair and overhaul network.
RTX, the parent company, is the world’s largest aerospace and defence enterprise, employing over 185,000 people worldwide. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX recorded sales of more than $80 billion in 2024 through its businesses Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.
