Beehive Secures New Contract to Qualify Its 3D Printed Frenzy 8 Jet Engine

Beehive Industries won a $29.7 million Air Force contract to advance testing and qualification of its Frenzy 8 jet engine, a 3D-printed propulsion system designed for uncrewed aerial systems. The engine represents a significant application of additive manufacturing in aerospace propulsion technology.

U.S. propulsion manufacturer Beehive Industries has secured a $29.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to advance flight testing, vehicle integration, and qualification of its Frenzy 8 engine, a 200 lbf additively manufactured jet engine developed for uncrewed aerial defense systems. …

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