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The T-53 Engine: Powering Military Rotorcraft from Huey to K-Max


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More than fifty million flight hours have been logged with the T-53 turboshaft engine, powering military aircraft including the UH-1 Huey, the AH-1 Cobra, and recently the Kaman K-Max, which the U.S. Marine Corps has used for unmanned cargo delivery missions in dangerous situations.

Guest host Woodrow Bellamy III talks with four experts to understand the ecosystem behind the iconic T-53 engine and what future applications may look like.

This episode is sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace.

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The Business EndBy Defense Daily