China’s first fully 3D-printed mini jet engine soars to 13,000 feet in debut test
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China successfully conducted the maiden flight of its first fully 3D-printed miniature turbojet engine, reaching an altitude of 13,000 feet. The 160-kilogram thrust class engine was manufactured using additive manufacturing combined with multi-disciplinary topology optimization, potentially offering a new approach to aerospace propulsion development. This achievement could help China overcome longstanding challenges in engine production for both commercial and military aircraft.
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