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Pratt Testing XA101 Adaptive Engine, Has Two Offerings for F-35 Propulsion

Oct. 1, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
Pratt & Whitney is testing its Adaptive Engine Technology Program XA101 powerplant and has already demonstrated the objective goals for the program, company military engines president Matthew Bromberg said. He estimates that up to 70 percent of the technology could be fitted to improve fighter ...

GE Says New Engine for F-35 Possible by 2027, but Not on STOVL Version

Sept. 10, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
Engine makers should be able to meet House defense policy bill language calling for a new F-35 powerplant based on the Adaptive Engine Transition Program by 2027, but only for the conventional takeoff versions, a GE Aviation executive said. “We would be eager to step ...

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