Hanwha Aero Begins Development of Domestic Technology for Fighter Jet Engine Materials

Hanwha Aerospace is embarking on technology development to localize materials for fighter jet engines.

On the 25th, Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 26th that it signed an agreement for the 'Development of Inconel 718 Superalloy Forgings for Turbofan Aircraft Engines' with the Korea Aerospace Technology Institute Consortium, the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, Seoul National University, and others at Yangjae-dong, Seoul, and held a project kickoff meeting.

On the 25th, Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement for the 'Development of Inconel 718 Superheat-Resistant Alloy Forgings for Turbofan Aircraft Engines' with the Korea Aerospace Technology Research Association, the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, Seoul National University, and others in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, and held a project kickoff meeting. Representatives from the participating organizations are taking a commemorative photo.

This project is part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's technology development program, aiming to localize the manufacturing technology of 'Inconel 718' and build a database by 2026. Inconel 718 is a special alloy with high heat resistance that can withstand flames over 1500 degrees Celsius, making it the most widely used material in aircraft engines, but currently it is entirely dependent on imports.

Hanwha Aerospace, which has produced more than 9,000 aircraft engines over 40 years, has been developing materials for unmanned aerial vehicle engines since January this year, and through this project, it is also moving to localize materials for manned fighter jets that must withstand even higher temperatures.

A Hanwha Aerospace official said, “Through the localization of engine materials that major countries may restrict exports of, we will work together with industry, academia, and research institutes to contribute not only to Korea’s self-reliant defense but also to defense exports with Korean technology.”

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