GEK Engines
A low‑cost, high‑performance turbofan engine family designed to power cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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- 25 Sept 2026
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Kratos Defense partners with GE Aerospace to develop the GEK series of small turbine engines that deliver affordable propulsion for expendable missiles and reusable UAVs. The family is engineered for scalability, adaptability, and rapid production. Engine variants such as the GEK800 are being tested for both cruise missile and collaborative combat‑type aircraft applications.
General
- Propulsion
- Turbine
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- Manufacturer page
- Retrieved
- 25 Sept 2026
- Last reviewed
- 25 Sept 2026
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- Medium · 80%
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General
- Designation
- GEK800
- U.S. Military Type Designation
- F143-ZZ-100
- Application
- Cruise missile, UAV
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