LHTEC | |
Type: | Aerospace Engine Manufacturer |
Foundation: | 1985 |
Location: | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Key People: | Daryl Mastin, President |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Industry: | Aerospace & Defense |
Products: | Gas turbine engines |
Parent: | Rolls-Royce Corporation and Honeywell Aerospace |
LHTEC (Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company) is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Honeywell. The company was originally a partnership between the Allison Engine Company and AlliedSignal Aerospace.[1] In 1995 Rolls-Royce acquired Allison, and AlliedSignal merged with Honeywell in 1999, and adopted its name.
The partnership was formed to develop the T800 turboshaft engine for the United States Army's RAH-66 Comanche armed reconnaissance helicopter.[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 the AgustaWestland Super Lynx and AW159 Wildcat.