GE Aerospace and Kratos achieve 100% success in GEK800 turbofan test at X‑58 facility
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GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions tested the GEK800 turbofan serial number 1 at the X‑58 test facility, achieving a 100% success rate for this development phase.
The successful X‑58 test confirmed the GEK800 is ready for integration and will enable a new testing campaign for the next phase of the program, which aims to lower lifecycle costs without sacrificing performance and to support a more affordable cruise missile with high‑performance, long‑range, stand‑off strike capabilities.