Beehive Industries’ Frenzy additive-manufactured engine has ticked off a crucial step in its journey to deployment after completing high-altitude testing.
Two prototypes were tested at a facility in Ohio, where the engines successfully ignited and reached their top speed with rapid acceleration.
Frenzy’s mission durability was also validated, with the engine recording turbine temperatures and fuel consumption at a rate reportedly “better than predicted.”
Flight tests are scheduled for 2026, while the company advances toward low-rate initial production.
“This test campaign not only demonstrates the full potential of our engine, but also how we move with speed through a highly iterative, cross-functional development program,” Beehive Industries Chief Technology Officer David Kimball said.
“Each milestone strengthens our confidence in the architecture, our ability to deliver on our commitments, and the disruptive path we’re charting for next-generation propulsion.”
Moving Ahead of Schedule
According to Kimball, the Frenzy went from just a concept to completing the high-altitude tests within a year, with the development team now moving ahead of schedule.
The company credits its additive manufacturing approach, largely based on 3D printing, for allowing its team to compress development timelines.
Built on a $12-million contract with the US Air Force, Beehive’s facilities in Denver, Cincinnati, and Knoxville are pushing to ramp up capacity to meet expected demand.
“Frenzy is now flight-ready, and our production system is ready to scale alongside it,” Kimball added.
“We’re not just accelerating development timelines — we’re ensuring America’s warfighters have the technology they need, when they need it most.”
