Aerospace Engine Manufacturer | |
Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
Founded | 1985 |
Headquarters | Indianapolis, IN |
Area served
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Worldwide |
Key people
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Daryl Mastin, President |
Products | Gas Turbine Engines |
Parent | Rolls-Royce Corporation and Honeywell Aerospace |
Website | http://www.t800ets.com |
LHTEC (Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company) is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Honeywell. The company was originally a partnership between the Allison Engine Company and AlliedSignal Aerospace. In 1995 Rolls-Royce acquired Allison, and AlliedSignal merged with Honeywell in 1999, and adopted its name.
The partnership was formed to develop the T800 turboshaft engine for the United States Army's RAH-66 Comanche armed reconnaissance helicopter. Despite the cancellation of this 650+ aircraft project, the company has been able to sell the T800, and its civil CTS800 model, for other applications, namely the AgustaWestland Super Lynx and Future Lynx.