Rolls-Royce begins AE 1107 engine testing to power MV-75 FLRAA for Army prototypes

Rolls-Royce has begun AE 1107 engine testing to support prototype delivery for the U.S. Army MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. The Army has made the MV-75 FLRAA program a top modernization priority to deliver greater speed, range, and lethality for the future.

At the heart of this next-generation platform are Rolls-Royce engines — the latest evolution of a powerplant trusted by the U.S. military for decades. Each MV-75 FLRAA will be equipped with two advanced Rolls-Royce AE 1107F engines, featuring world-class power density, cyber-compliant controls and survivability technology.

Candice Bineyard, Director, U.S. Business Development & Future Programs for Rolls-Royce Defense, said:

"We continue working closely with the U.S. Army and our industry partners to deliver an ultra-modern propulsion solution with proven, low-risk AE 1107F engines and a fully integrated system design. Engine testing represents the next critical milestone in bringing this revolutionary capability to our service members."

Engine testing is underway at Rolls-Royce’s advanced manufacturing campus in Indianapolis. Its largest facility in the United States, Rolls-Royce has invested more than $1 billion in technology enhancements, facility upgrades and test capabilities over the past decade to support U.S. Department of Defense programs like the MV-75 FLRAA.

About the AE 1107F

Derived from a trusted lineage of power solutions with more than 90 million flight hours across 16 commercial and military platforms, the AE 1107F is the newest addition to the AE family of engines. AE engines share a common core, with 80% commonality across the engine family.

The unique common core design provides significant economic benefits, reduces risk and increases speed-to-market for new AE engine variants. It also allows the company to maintain an active supply chain supporting production and aftermarket support for the entire fleet of AE engines.

The AE 1107 has a strong history with the U.S. Department of Defense, powering V-22 Osprey variants for the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force; as well as a marinized variant (MT7) that powers the U.S. Navy’s Ship to Shore Connector.