GT50 Update: Starter Generator and Gearbox @HillHelicopters
GT50 Update: Starter Generator and Gearbox  @HillHelicopters
Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We're kicking off the year with exciting progress on the GT50 engine and HX50 helicopter development.

In this update:
⚙️ Starter generator testing reaches 40,000 RPM with electrical calibrations underway.
🔩 Speed reduction gearbox components are in production, ready for assembly and testing.
🔥 Fuel spray nozzles for the GT50 combustion system are finalised.


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