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At least one of the new engines will power the Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter now in development, but there is growing interest in Congress to field new engines in the Block 4 version of the F-35 as soon as 2027. Whether that’s possible—or affordable, given all the bills the Air Force has to pay—is not yet clear. But the Block 4 F-35s, which go into production in 2023, will need a new or improved engine to make full use of its upgrades.
Both say their engines yield 25 to 30 percent more range; up to 18 percent greater acceleration; and increased cooling capability for onboard electronics. Potential other benefits include more electricity to power emitting systems and directed-energy weapons, and a reduced heat signature to improve stealth.
www.airforcemag.com
At least one of the new engines will power the Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter now in development, but there is growing interest in Congress to field new engines in the Block 4 version of the F-35 as soon as 2027. Whether that’s possible—or affordable, given all the bills the Air Force has to pay—is not yet clear. But the Block 4 F-35s, which go into production in 2023, will need a new or improved engine to make full use of its upgrades.
Both say their engines yield 25 to 30 percent more range; up to 18 percent greater acceleration; and increased cooling capability for onboard electronics. Potential other benefits include more electricity to power emitting systems and directed-energy weapons, and a reduced heat signature to improve stealth.
Next-Generation Power for Air Force Fighters | Air & Space Forces Magazine
After nearly 15 years in development and a $4 billion Air Force investment, two brand- new fighter engines are in test.
www.airforcemag.com
