Feature analysis on US military aircraft engine advanced technology programs

US military aircraft engine advanced technology programs were overviewed and analyzed from light weight gas generator(LWGG)program initiated in 1960 sthrough integrated high performance turbine engine technology(IHPTET)program started in 1980 s,then to versatile affordable advanced turbine engine(VAATE)program.Some features and trends were summarized and concluded by literature statistics method,such as teams based on closely corporation among government,industries and academics,goals oriented with national defence strategies and weapon system development requirements,engineering manufacture and development including all relative disciplines and areas,verification measured by technology readiness level,the application extending to military aircraft engine,civilian engine,gas turbine and space vehicle,etc.The experience and lessons obtained can provide reference and guide for technology research and engineering manufacture and development of military aircraft engines in the world.