The Trollhättan engine test facility of GKN Aerospace which can simulate supersonic flight conditions, received a £15.5M investment for extensive renovation and new construction.
The Swedish Armed Forces are investing in a significant renovation and new construction of the engine test facility at GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan to ensure the development and maintenance of the RM12 and RM16 fighter engines for the JAS 39 Gripen.
Currently, GKN Aerospace builds the same capability for the RM16 engine in addition to developing and maintaining the RM12 engine. The Trollhättan engine testing facility is exceptional because it can simulate the conditions that an engine encounters while travelling at supersonic speeds.
The investment ensures that technical support and maintenance for all Gripen aero-engine versions will be offered in Trollhättan, Sweden, for the foreseeable future, further solidifying GKN Aerospace’s distinct position and breadth of experience in aero-engine support. Since the first JAS 39 Gripen aircraft entered service in 1997, GKN Aerospace has supported the RM12 aero-engines as the OEM and type certificate holder for the JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The Swedish Air Force has relied on GKN Aerospace to build, maintain, and develop its fighter aircraft engines since the 1930s.
“This investment secures our ability to support the Armed Forces for the long term. It enhances our offer for both current and future aircraft engine systems and we are extremely proud of our role in the Gripen platform,” said Stefan Oscarsson, VP Government and Space Programs.
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Around 250 of the 2000 people employed by GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan, Sweden, are involved in the design and support of military engines.
