Who makes the F135 engine?
Pratt & Whitney F119
Developed from the Pratt & Whitney F119 engine used on the F-22 Raptor, the F135 produces around 40,000 lbf (191 Kn) of thrust….Pratt & Whitney F135.
| F135 | |
|---|---|
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
| Major applications | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Developed from | Pratt & Whitney F119 |
What type of engine is in the F-35?
turbofan engine
The Pratt & Whitney F135 two-spool afterburning turbofan engine powers all three variants of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II – Joint Strike Fighter. The F135 propulsion system is the most powerful fighter engine ever developed.
What does the F135 engine do for the F-35?
Our F135 Enhanced Engine Packages (EEP) incorporate next-generation adaptive propulsion technologies that offer increased thrust and fuel efficiency, as well as power and thermal management system capacity to keep the F-35 weapon system a step ahead.
What are the capabilities of the StandardAero F135?
StandardAero’s Initial F135 capabilities include depot-level fan module MRO and power module MRO, with additional capabilities planned during transition to full depot capability.
Why is the Pratt and Whitney F135 engine so important?
The F135 engine delivers unparalleled value for the taxpayer, providing a generational leap in performance and reliability at an incremental cost over 4th generation engines commensurate with its world-class design attributes, high tech components, and 5th Generation enabling technologies.
How big is the lift fan on a F135 engine?
The driveshaft connects the F135 engine to the lift fan and delivers as much as 29,000 shp. The lift fan provides the forward vertical lift. It is a 50-inch, two-stage counter-rotating fan, which is able to deliver more than 20,000 pounds of thrust.
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