Joint Strike Fighter F135 Engine Burns Hotter Than Desired

Credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN
The primary engine for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter is suffering growing pains and currently "running 190 degrees above our desired temperature," say Pratt & Whitney specialists as they work to squeeze more power out of the design in the test program. Company officials say they have plans to cut...

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