VIVAERO Rolls‑Royce AE 3007N engine powers MQ‑25A’s successful first flight Rolls‑Royce powered the first flight of the US Navy MQ‑25A Stingray on 25th April, with Boeing leading the programme as prime contractor – a pivotal milestone that moves the unmanned platform closer to a Milestone C decision and aircraft carrier integration testing. A single AE 3007N engine, part of the proven and reliable Rolls-Royce AE engine family, powers the Stingray, whose refuelling capabilities will significantly extend the strike distance of the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) while allowing Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) to operate at a greater distance from threats. The Rolls-Royce-powered MQ-25A will keep service members safer and directly support credible maritime domain security and awareness capabilities, a key focus of the National Defense Strategy. While its primary role is aerial refuelling, the MQ-25A is also equipped for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The high-bypass-ratio (5:1)...
