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Pentagon selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 engine for CCA program

Bottom line

Pentagon selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, offering modular turbojet/turbofan with high maneuverability and altitude stability.

Why it matters

The adoption of the SkyShot 1600 engine for CCA platforms indicates a focus on high-performance, modular propulsion for loyal wingmen, which will likely enhance NATO's unmanned strike and reconnaissance capabilities in contested environments.

The Pentagon has selected the Honeywell SkyShot 1600 engine for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. This modular turbojet/turbofan engine provides thrust ranging from 3,558 to 12,455 Newtons, designed for high maneuverability, high-altitude stability, and integration with 5th/6th generation fighters as loyal wingmen. The selection underscores the importance of advanced propulsion systems in developing scalable and effective unmanned combat aerial vehicles.

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    📷 ⚡️ Выбор малогабаритного двигателя Honeywell Aerospace SkyShot 1600 для перехода к предварительному этапу проектирования в рамках американской программы Collaborative Combat Aircraft является примечательным индикатором того, каким именно видят в Пентагоне силовую установку для

NamedHoneywell AerospaceSkyShot 1600Collaborative Combat AircraftTopicsdronescomponents

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Robot War (2026). Pentagon selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 engine for CCA program. Hetzner OSINT, 30 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-30--pentagon-selects-honeywell-skyshot-1600-engine-for-cca-program/

@misc{robotwar-2026-09-30--pentagon-selects-honeywell-skyshot-1600-engine-for-cca-program,
  title = {Pentagon selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 engine for CCA program},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-30--pentagon-selects-honeywell-skyshot-1600-engine-for-cca-program/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding B3}
}

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