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| Company type | Aerospace Engine Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Daryl Mastin, President |
| Products | Gas turbine engines |
| Parent | Rolls-Royce Corporation andHoneywell Aerospace |
LHTEC (Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company) is a joint venture betweenRolls-Royce andHoneywell. The company was originally a partnership between theAllison Engine Company andAlliedSignal Aerospace.[1]In 1995 Rolls-Royce acquired Allison, andAlliedSignal merged withHoneywell in 1999, and adopted its name.
The partnership was formed to develop theT800turboshaft engine for theUnited States Army'sRAH-66 Comanche armed reconnaissance helicopter.[1][2][3] Despite the cancellation of this 650+ aircraft project, the company has been able to sell the T800, and its civil CTS800 model, for other applications, namely theAgustaWestland Super Lynx andAW159 Wildcat.[1]
