Safran Power Units Expected to Supply Engines for UVAD Falcon Target
Safran Power Units is expected to provide turbojet engines for UVAD Technologies' Canadian-designed Falcon aerial target, with flight testing planned for 2027.
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Safran Power Units and UVAD Technologies reportedly agreed on a turbojet-engine supply arrangement for the Falcon aerial target. The companies say flight testing is planned to begin in 2027.
Key details
- The Falcon is described as a Canadian-designed aerial target.
- Its stated top speed is Mach 1.6.
- Flight testing is planned for 2027.
UVAD describes the Falcon as capable of reaching Mach 1.6.
Why it matters
A turbojet supplies the thrust that powers an aircraft, and the arrangement would connect Safran Power Units’ engines with UVAD Technologies’ target aircraft. The Falcon’s stated Mach 1.6 capability places it in the supersonic category, meaning it can exceed the speed of sound.
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