The
Power Plant of Choice.
Powering all of the world's current
F-15 figher aircraft and the F-16 fighter aircraft
in
21 countries, Pratt & Whitney's family of F100
engines is the mainstay of air forces worldwide. With
more
than 6,900 engines produced and over 16 million flight
hours, the F100 is the
safest and most reliable fighter engine in the world.
Continuing the rich history of F100
safety and reliability, the F100-PW-229 is the most
mature Increased Performance Engine (IPE) available
and is the engine of choice for air forces worldwide.
It is the only IPE engine operationally
matured in both the F-15E and F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
Using technology developed from the F119 and F135
engine
programs for the F/A-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike
Fighter, the current production PW-229 incorporates
modern
turbine materials, cooling management techniques,
compressor aerodynamics and electronic controls.
In addition to offering the most technologically
advanced IPE available, Pratt & Whitney offers a comprehensive
range of maintenance management programs and engine
overhaul services to meet all customer requirements.
These programs provide customers with low-cost maintenance
solutions and superb operational readiness.
When you want the safest, most mature
and most cost-effective propulsion system for your fighter
aircraft, one company and one engine stand out - Pratt & Whitney's
dependable F100 family of engines.
Engine Characteristics
Thrust:
23,770 - 29,160 lb
Weight: 3,740 lb
Length:
191 in
Inlet Diameter:
34.8 in
Maximum Diameter:
46.5 in
Bypass Ratio:
0.36
Overall Pressure
Ratio: 32 to
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News
February 9, 2004
Florida Air National Guard Becomes First Guard Unit to Receive F-15s with Upgraded Pratt & Whitney Engines »
January 12, 2004
Pratt & Whitney Re-engined Air Guard F-16s Achieve Milestone – A year of Flawless Performance for Engines During Combat Missions »
April 3, 2003
Pratt & Whitney to Provide Complete Fleet Management for Italian Air Force F100 Engines »
December 27, 2002
Poland Selects Pratt & Whitney-Powered F-16 as New Frontline Fighter »
September 25, 2002
Pratt & Whitney, Defense Agencies Join Together in Strategic Supplier Alliance »
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