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Honeywell Aerospace engine selected by U.S. Air Force for preliminary design
Honeywell Aerospace’s SkyShot1600 engine is designed to meet the cost, speed and performance needs of next-generation autonomous platforms.
PHOENIX, Sep 15, 2026 – Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA) today announced its small-thrust-class engine, the SkyShot 1600, was selected by the U.S. Air Force to advance into Preliminary Design Review — a formal milestone in which the Air Force evaluates whether the engine design is technically mature enough to move into detailed development — as part of the Air Force's Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) program.
“We’ve leveraged our proven and tested technology, plus the latest advancements in digital modeling and manufacturing, to design an engine ready to power the next generation of collaborative combat aircraft and unmanned systems,” said Dave Marinick, president and CEO of Engines and Power Systems at Honeywell Aerospace. “We look forward to supporting the U.S. Air Force in their mission of building smarter, more effective and more cost-efficient systems.”
The SkyShot1600 is designed to meet all mission-critical performance parameters for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including high-altitude capabilities, rigorous G-level performance and the ability to reach maneuverability targets. The cost-effective, flexible and versatile architecture supports both turbojet or turbofan variants from 800 to 2800 pound-force. The core engine has been demonstrated across its full rated thrust range.
The engine is designed to go “from model to metal” quickly. A significant percentage of the materials used are capable of being additively manufactured or produced with high-volume manufacturing techniques, enabling both speed and supply chain resilience.
Learn more about the SkyShot 1600 here.
About Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace (Nasdaq: HONA) is an independent global aerospace and defense company whose critical technologies are broadly deployed on the world’s leading commercial air transport, business aviation, defense and space platforms. These integrated solutions enable safer, more efficient and more reliable missions. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company employs more than 36,000 people globally and supports more than 10,000 customers. With a broad portfolio spanning avionics and navigation systems, engines and power systems, and control systems for aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace combines commitment and deep engineering expertise to drive innovation and long-term value for the aerospace industry. For more information, visit honeywellaerospace.com or follow Honeywell Aerospace Technologies on LinkedIn.
