Beehive Industries has completed the initial test objectives for its 100 lbf (445 N) Frenzy 6 prototype, a small jet engine under development for munitions, drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. First test-fired on 23 September at the company’s Colorado headquarters, the engine was assessed for starting reliability, performance and operability. A flight demonstration is targeted for 2027; no integration platform has been identified.
Frenzy 6 development follows the finalisation of programme requirements with the US Air Force four months earlier. The engine draws on design principles and development experience from Beehive’s larger 200 lbf Frenzy 8. A $29.7 million Air Force contract announced in April supports development of the Frenzy engine family.
Further ground testing is planned before the programme shifts towards vehicle integration. Beehive has not disclosed detailed test measurements or named a munition or aircraft for the planned integration work. The company is also investing in production capacity intended to support output of more than 8,000 jet engines a year.