United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 71995
Global Combat Air Programme
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29 August 2025
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8 September 2025 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what engine is used as the test demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
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29 August 2025
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what engine is used as the test demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
Source: Commons
8 September 2025
Answer
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) demonstrator is planned to use EJ200 engines from the Eurofighter Typhoon, giving a reliable engine for testing the aircraft’s design. A brand-new engine will power the final production aircraft.
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-08-29/71995
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1828752
- uk · wq-1828752 · source updated 8 September 2025