RTX's Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade Risk Reduction Design Review

RTX's Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade Risk Reduction Design Review

Program remains on track to enable F-35 Block 4 and beyond capabilities

F-35 engine upgrade clears key review stage in the US — Breaking Defense

In National Harbor, Maryland, United States, the upgrade program for the F135 engine used in the F-35 fighter has passed a risk-reduction design review. This stage opens the way for further testing and, subsequently, production of the upgrade, Breaking Defense reports.Next testsThe program in question is the Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F135 powerplant.…

1,200-mph F-35 engine clears key review to solve cooling limits

Pratt & Whitney clears a key F135 engine review, advancing the F-35 toward Block 4 upgrades with more power and thermal capacity.

RTX says F135 Engine Core Upgrade moves closer to production, adding power and cooling for F-35 Block 4 weapons and sensors

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has completed a risk-reduction design review for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade.