Florida Turbine Technologies Inc. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF181-033

Florida Turbine Technologies Inc. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$149,791
Agency
Department of Defense · Air Force
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
Topic
AF181-033
Solicitation
2018.1
NAICS
Place of performance
FL
Period
2018-08-17 → 2019-08-17

Description

The purpose of the planned research is to create a highly reliable 50shp engine for use in future Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).The FTT50 recuperated engine is being designed to meet 2000 hour life goals, while maintaining efficiency, BSFC of less than .6lb/hr/hp.FTT is currently developing the engine technology including turbomachinery, air bearings, lightweight recuperator, and high power density alternator, on a smaller scale 5Kw turbo-generator.The cycle conditions and key components will be modified to meet the goals of future class 3 UAVs the program.