Pratt & Whitney has delivered a F119 engine to the US Air Force for its F-22 Raptor aircraft.
The fifth-generation fighter engine is a combination of stealth technologies and vectored thrust with high thrust-to-weight performance offering improved operational performance to the F22s.
Go deeper with GlobalData
The engine features a three-stage integrally bladed fan powered by a single-stage low-pressure turbine.
The F119 offers aircraft manoeuvrability with its unique two-dimensional pitch vectoring exhaust nozzle that are integrated with the F-22 flight control system and automatically regulated by the full-authority digital electronic control.
Pratt & Whitney F119 programme director Tyler Evans said the core of the F135 engine was being matured and proven in the twin engine F-22.
See Also:
The F135 engine being employed in the F-35 fighter jets derives its features from the F119.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData
