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RTX's Pratt & Whitney passes first fully digital detailed design review on Next-Gen Adaptive Propulsion Offering

1. Pratt & Whitney completes NGAP detailed design review. Digital evaluation met stringent criteria. 2. Hardware procurement starts for XA103 prototype build and test. Expected testing in late 2020s. 3. NGAP engine features adaptive architecture. It optimizes fuel efficiency, survivability, and thermal management. 4. Digital review accelerates technology maturation. It lays foundation for next-generation propulsion.

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Why Bullish?

The breakthrough in digital design review and prototype procurement signals strong technological advancement, potentially leading to future defense contracts. Historically, milestones like these in aerospace have led to positive investor sentiment over time.

How important is it?

While the digital review and prototype development are pivotal for future growth, near-term price effects remain limited. The milestone represents a strategic investment that will likely benefit RTX over the long haul.

Why Long Term?

The XA103 prototype testing is scheduled for the late 2020s, meaning revenue and valuation impacts will manifest gradually. Similar technology maturation projects in the past have had long-term rather than immediate effects.

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Hardware procurement begins for XA103 prototype build and test  , /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, completed the detailed design review of its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) offering with the U.S. Air Force. Pratt & Whitney presented directly from its collaborative digital environment, providing reviewers with immediate access to all the data and material to satisfy the stringent criteria. Passing this fully digital evaluation allows the team to begin procuring hardware for the construction of its XA103 prototype ground demonstrator, which is expected to test in the late 2020s. "The significance of this first fully digital review cannot be understated," said Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines business. "Digital processes throughout the lifecycle are crucial to rapidly and efficiently deliver advanced warfighter capabilities. As we celebrate our centennial, the digital tools and processes that our NGAP team has demonstrated, and will continue to advance, will be at the foundation of our technology maturation for our future next-gen solutions."  Pratt & Whitney's NGAP engine has an adaptive architecture, enabling its components to actively adjust for optimized fuel efficiency, survivability, and power and thermal management, surpassing the capabilities of fourth- and fifth-generation engines. This step change in engine capability will help ensure the U.S. Air Force maintains air superiority and deters pacing challenges. About Pratt & Whitney  Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com. About RTXRTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected]. SOURCE RTX WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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