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AECC ATP120A

AECC's ATP120A is a 1,230 kW-class turboprop under development for general-aviation aircraft and UAVs. AECC reports successful cold-start and maximum-state ground performance testing in May 2026, with high-altitude simulation and airworthiness certification still ahead; service status remains development.

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Aliases
ATP120AATP-120A
Domains
aviation
Identity Level
model
Kind
turboprop
Name
AECC ATP120A
Status
development

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Air Breathing Specs
Shaft Power Kw
1,230
Description
AECC's ATP120A is a 1,230 kW-class turboprop under development for general-aviation aircraft and UAVs. AECC reports successful cold-start and maximum-state ground performance testing in May 2026, with high-altitude simulation and airworthiness certification still ahead; service status remains development.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 20:23:31 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 20:23:31 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-14
    Note
    AECC reports ATP120A's May 2026 ground performance test, stable maximum-state operation, 1,230 kW output, successful low-temperature ignition, and intended general-aircraft/UAV applications; high-altitude simulation and airworthiness certification remain future milestones.
    Publisher
    Aero Engine Corporation of China
    Title
    ATP120A Turboprop Engine Reaches Ground Performance Target