Disposable Jet Engines: The US Air Force's Bet on Attritable Air Power
The U.S. Air Force is heavily investing in a new generation of low-cost, disposable jet engines. This strategic shift aims to power expendable drones and cruise missiles, enabling a 'mass over class' approach to future conflicts. Instead of relying solely on expensive, reusable aircraft, the goal is to deploy large numbers of affordable, attritable systems to overwhelm adversaries. Major defense contractors are developing these single-use engines, designed for short lifespans of just a few dozen hours. This technology represents a fundamental change in air combat philosophy, prioritizing quantity and affordability.
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