SBIR-STTR Award

Small Engines and Materials, Including Low Cost Manufacturing Methods for 70 and 200 LBT Attritable Engines
Award last edited on: 9/18/22

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$799,986
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF203-CSO1
Principal Investigator
Christopher J Spytek

Company Information

Spytek Aerospace Corporation (AKA: SA)

450 Frontier Way Unit D
Bensenville, IL 60106
   (630) 595-9133
   contact@spytekaerospace.com
   www.spytekaerospace.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 03
County: DuPage

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-21-P-0411
Start Date: 2/11/21    Completed: 5/6/21
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$49,986
In Phase I Spytek will examine improvements to the J301 and J302 series of Spytek engines, in terms of improved low-cost materials, coatings and design practices, and their utilization in the various engine designs. Spytek will explore low cost manufactur...

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8649-22-P-0991
Start Date: 5/2/22    Completed: 8/2/23
Phase II year
2022
Phase II Amount
$750,000
In Phase II Spytek will implement improvements to the J301 and J302 series of Spytek engines, in terms of improved low-cost materials, coatings and design practices, and their utilization in the various engine designs. The key goal is to produce a DOD grade class III vehicle propulsion system at low costs, as a viable alternative to low-cost hobby type RC engines presently sued on some vehicles. Spytek will incorporate low cost, low skilled labor use, manufacturing methods and confirm their viability in the use of producing high and low volumes of either engine type. Design revisions, combination of parts will be incorporated from both cost and volume production perspectives. Emphasis will be made on automating the processes of engine manufacture and simplifying engine assembly, and overhaul, to limit the use of high skilled labor. This is in support of powering Air Launched Effects (ALE) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for ease of manufacture and increased operational capability. In this effort the J301 will incorporate an advanced recuperator.