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    "data": {
        "id": 1761666,
        "msgid": "chinas-f406-turbofan-engine-completes-maiden-flight-test-1780351886",
        "date": "2026-05-24 18:39:05",
        "title": "China's F406 Turbofan Engine Completes Maiden Flight Test",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "China has successfully tested its domestically developed F406 turbofan engine, capable of 600kg thrust, during its maiden flight in Inner Mongolia. The engine, developed by Aero Engine Corporation of China, marks the country's first autonomous control and domestic application for medium and small turbofan engines in the general aviation sector. It will be deployed on high-altitude inspection drones, communication relay platforms, and long-endurance UAVs.",
        "content": "<p>The domestically developed Chinese F406 turbofan engine, with a\nthrust of 600kg, has successfully completed its maiden flight test in\nInner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northern China. According to Aero\nEngine Corporation of China (AECC), the developer, the flight was\nconducted using an advanced meteorological drone with a twin-engine\nconfiguration. The successful flight marks China\u2019s first autonomous\ncontrol and domestic application of medium and small turbofan engines in\nthe general aviation sector, the company stated. Developed by the\ncompany\u2019s technology subsidiary, the F406 has filled various technical\ngaps in China\u2019s capabilities for medium and small turbofan engines. The\ncompany said the engine will be used across various mission platforms,\nincluding high-altitude inspection drones, communication relay drones,\nand long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/chinas-f406-turbofan-engine-completes-maiden-flight-test-1780351886",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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