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US Army tests Griffon VICTOR drone with 3D-printed hybrid engine

Bottom line

US Army tested the Griffon Aerospace VICTOR drone, featuring a 3D-printed metal hybrid engine with heavy fuel and 400V motor, eliminating the need for liquid cooling.

Why it matters

Simplified, air-cooled hybrid engines could improve the operational readiness and logistical footprint of tactical drones.

Istoria Zbroi reports the US Army tested the Griffon Aerospace VICTOR drone, which uses a 3D-printed metal hybrid engine combining heavy fuel and a 400V motor. The air-cooled design removes the need for liquid cooling, potentially simplifying maintenance and increasing reliability.

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  • Telegram channel:Історія_Зброї (Istoria Zbroi)source Corigin t.me
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    🇺🇸 Армія США випробувала безпілотник із двигуном, виготовленим за допомогою 3D-друку Армія США випробувала безпілотник VICTOR компанії Griffon Aerospace, оснащений гібридною силовою установкою з використанням деталей, виготовлених за технологією 3D-друку металу. Двигун працює на

NamedGriffon AerospaceVICTORTopicsdronescomponentsmanufacturing

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Robot War (2026). US Army tests Griffon VICTOR drone with 3D-printed hybrid engine. Hetzner OSINT, 4 November 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-04--us-army-tests-griffon-victor-drone-with-3d-printed-hybrid-engine/

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  title = {US Army tests Griffon VICTOR drone with 3D-printed hybrid engine},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-04--us-army-tests-griffon-victor-drone-with-3d-printed-hybrid-engine/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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