U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet AFRL/RZT (TURBINE ENGINE DIVISION) AFRL/RZT  (Turbine Engine Division) Phone: (937) 255-4100 DSN: 785-4100 The mission of the Turbine Engine Division is to plan, develop, and transition versatile, affordable, turbine engine technology to sustain legacy systems, to develop emerging systems, and to enable future systems. Formulates, manages, directs, and performs basic research, exploratory, and advanced development programs to advance the technical potential of turbo propulsion systems. Forecasts changes in the state of the art based upon current and future programs and evolving requirements of future missions, supports advanced system planning, technology transition, and system program activities by forecasting turbo propulsion technology, evaluating proposed engine designs, and aiding in the resolution of development programs. Maintains cognizance of related activities throughout the aerospace industry, DoD, NASA, and other nations.    AFRL/RZTA  (Engine Integration and Assessment Branch) Phone: (937) 255-2121 DSN: 785-2121 Conceives, plans and executes exploratory and advanced development programs that address integrated engine/system performance and special features such as low observables. Conceives, plans and executes the analytical functions that form the basis for planning guidance and decision making in the turbine engine technical domain. Conceives plans and executes exploratory and advanced development programs in the areas of integrated controls and diagnostics systems inlet engine and nozzle performance and stability. Establishes advanced technology transition demonstra¬tion programs within the Division. Coordinates with external organizations and executes resulting technology transition plans. AFRL/RZTC  (Combustion Branch) Phone: (937) 255-7487 DSN: 785-7487 Plans, develops, and transitions basic research and applied technology development programs for military air-breathing engines. The Branch executes in-house and contracted programs that enhance the capability of turbo propulsion systems through design, analysis, development, and test of advanced combustors and augmenters. Additionally, the Branch explores novel propulsion concepts critical to meeting future Air Force requirements. The Branch evaluates and enhances component capabilities through the understanding and innovative use of chemistry, aerodynamics, heat transfer, materials, diagnostics, computational fluid dynamics, and design tools. The Branch sets component goals for engine demonstrations to meet specified advanced missions and DoD requirements. Finally, the Branch solves combustion-related problems arising in current air-breathing propulsion systems and coordinates, develops and transitions combustion technologies with other agencies, services, and using organizations. AFRL/RZTE  (Experimental Branch) Phone: (937) 255-6802 ext 232 DSN: 785-6802 Conceives, develops, operates, manages and executes experimental test of R&D programs being evaluated in turbine engine rotating machinery in-house facilities. Supports and conducts experimentation and testing for the Fan and Compressor, Components, and Turbine Branches and produces timely and accurate experimental data to government and industry. Performs in-house aerodynamic, aeromechanics, and computational fluid dynamics design and analysis. Both near term and future developments in the turbine engine component area are evaluated. Provides assistance to lateral organizations in support of fan and compressor testing, turbine performance evaluation, and engine structural life and integrity. Assists outside agencies in the areas of test validation, scheduling, execution, and facility operation. As the designated lead in-house experimental support branch, the technical efforts of the Evaluation Branch will be integrated into facility experimental requirements to assure successful program execution and data generation. AFRL/RZTF  (Fan and Compressor Branch) Phone: (937) 255-2351 DSN: 785-2351 Conceives, plans, and executes basic research and exploratory development programs to enhance the technical capability of turbo propulsion systems through analysis, design, development and test of aircraft gas turbine compression, internal flow, and advanced integrated control systems. Performs in-house aerodynamic, aeromechanical, and computational fluid dynamics design and analysis. Sponsors testing at government and contractor facilities as needed to obtain timely and accurate experimental verification data to demonstrate state-of-the art advancements in aircraft turbo machinery. Provides assistance to lateral organizations and outside agencies in support of compression, internal flow, and advanced integrated control systems design and evaluation, including test, instrumentation and data acquisition. AFRL/RZTM  (Mechanical Systems Branch) Phone: (937) 255-6519 DSN: 785-6519 Plans, manages, and conducts research, and exploratory development programs in lubrication and rotor support technology for air-breathing propulsion and power systems. Formulates and executes programs to develop conventional as well as advanced high temperature lubricants and mechanical systems such as solid and vapor lubrication and hybrid conventional and magnetic bearings. Assists operating commands in resolving problems arising from use of existing lubricants. Determines requirements and furnishes and develops lubricant specifications and information as required. Serves on national and international committees. AFRL/RZTP (Propulsion Branch) Phone: (937) 255-2278 DSN: 785-2278 Conceives, plans and executes advanced development programs to assess new turbine engine designs technologies and concepts through experimental gas generator and engine demonstrators. Conducts detailed program and technical analysis to determine propulsion system plans and objectives. Initiates and accomplishes coordinated and joint service advanced core and engine technology demonstration efforts. Maintains cognizance of contractor independent research and development efforts and continually reviews existing and planned propulsion system capability of other nations. AFRL/RZTS  (Structures Branch) Phone: (937) 255-2611 DSN: 785-2611 Conceives, plans, and executes basic and applied research programs to enhance the technical capability of turbo propulsion systems through analysis, design, development, and test of components, innovative mechanical designs, structural concepts, and engine health management systems. Generates interdisciplinary plans to explore novel propulsion and innovative concepts critical to meeting future Air Force requirements. Establishes existing and theoretical component performance and durability capability through the evaluation and integration of aerodynamics, heat transfer, material applications, and design factors. Sets component goals for subsequent engine demonstrations to meet specified advanced missions and DOD requirements. Coordinates, develops, and transitions technology with other agencies, services, and using organizations. Maintains cognizance and development activities with national and international organizations. AFRL/RZTT  (Turbine Branch) Phone: (937) 255-2367 DSN: 785-2367 Conceives, plans and executes basic research and exploratory development programs to enhance the technical capability of turbo propulsion systems through analysis design development and test of advanced turbines. Generates interdisciplinary plans to explore novel propulsion and innovative concepts critical to meeting future Air Force requirements. Establishes existing and theoretical component capability through the evaluation and integration of aerodynamics heat transfer material applications and design factors. Sets component goals for subsequent engine demonstrations to meet specified advanced missions and DOD requirements. Coordinates develops and transitions technology with other agencies services and using organizations. Maintains cognizance and development activities with national and international organizations.  Robert D. Hancock AFMC AFRL/RZT (937) 255-6814