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Safran Arriel 2K

Safran Arriel 2K is a development-stage Arriel-family turboshaft model and the newest evolution of the Arriel 2 line. Safran specifies a 1,000 shp class, selection for the Leonardo AW09, and an AW09-optimized interface with a one-axial/one-centrifugal compressor assembly, annular combustion chamber and latest-generation dual-channel FADEC with integrated automatic backup control.

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Arriel 2KArriel 2K engine
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aviation
Identity Level
model
Kind
turboshaft
Name
Safran Arriel 2K
Status
development

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Air Breathing Specs
Shaft Power Kw
745.7
Description
Safran Arriel 2K is a development-stage Arriel-family turboshaft model and the newest evolution of the Arriel 2 line. Safran specifies a 1,000 shp class, selection for the Leonardo AW09, and an AW09-optimized interface with a one-axial/one-centrifugal compressor assembly, annular combustion chamber and latest-generation dual-channel FADEC with integrated automatic backup control.
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  • Note
    Safran identifies Arriel 2K as the newest evolution of the Arriel 2 family; this edge records the model-to-family evolution while preserving its development status and AW09-specific boundary.
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:28:30 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 02:08:43 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-14
    Note
    Safran identifies Arriel 2K as a 1,000 shp class engine selected for Leonardo AW09 and documents the dedicated compressor, annular combustor, AW09 interface adaptations and three-channel control/dual-channel FADEC architecture.
    Publisher
    Safran Helicopter Engines
    Title
    Arriel 2K, the Leonardo AW09 engine