Hanwha Aero Leads Localization of Core Materials for Aircraft Engines

Hanwha Aerospace is embarking on the development of core materials for aircraft engines.

Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 13th that it has been selected as the preferred negotiation candidate for the development project of 'TIT 1800K-class turbofan aircraft engine low-pressure turbine heat-resistant alloy and coating technology' for unmanned aerial vehicles, led by the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute.

Hanwha Aerospace Aviation Engine Localization Promotion Graphic

With a budget of 49.7 billion KRW allocated until 2029, Hanwha Aerospace, Hansco, and the Korea Institute of Materials Science plan to develop heat-resistant alloys for the ultra-high temperature sections of aircraft engines that reach up to 1500℃, utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D printing, unidirectional solidification precision casting that increases rigidity by solidifying crystals in a specific direction, and heat-resistant coatings.

Having produced over 9,800 aircraft engines in the past 40 years, Hanwha Aerospace has been developing long-life engine materials capable of operating core components of 1,000-horsepower unmanned aerial vehicle engines for over 1,000 hours since January this year, and since July, it has been working on developing 'Inconel 718' materials for fighter jet engines, which were previously fully imported.

Securing capabilities in unmanned fighter jet engine development is expected to be utilized not only for various types of unmanned aerial vehicles but also for advanced engines of manned fighter jets and civil aircraft engine development by applying the acquired technology and know-how.

A Hanwha Aerospace official stated, "As the only company in South Korea producing gas turbines for aircraft engines, we will make every effort to localize materials that could be subject to import restrictions at any time, thereby accumulating technological capabilities to ensure autonomous defense and enable K-defense to stably enter the global market."

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