CV10

The CV-10 is a turboshaft engine designed and produced by General Electric Aircraft Engines. It is a member of the CV family of engines and is used to power helicopters and other rotary-wing aircraft.

The CV-10 was first certified in 1962 and features a number of improved performance characteristics over its predecessor, the CV-7. It produces 1,650 horsepower at takeoff and 1,300 horsepower at maximum continuous power. The engine is also designed to be more reliable and require less maintenance than previous models.

The CV-10 is widely used to power the UH-1 Huey helicopter, among others. It has been installed on a number of military and civilian variants of the Huey, including the UH-1C, UH-1F, and TH-1F. The engine is also used on other helicopters, including the L-19 Bird Dog and OH-6 Cayuse.

The CV-10 has been praised for its reliability and durability, with a number of operators reporting over 5,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. However, the engine has also been criticized for its relatively high maintenance costs and fuel consumption.

In addition to its use in helicopters, the CV-10 has also been used to power other aircraft, including turboprop-powered trainer aircraft and experimental aircraft. It remains in production today, although its use is largely limited to military and specialized applications.

Overall, the CV-10 is a versatile and reliable turboshaft engine that has played an important role in the development of rotary-wing aircraft.