F-35 Engine Upgrade Passes Latest Test, Pratt & Whitney Says

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Credit: Pratt & Whitney
A longevity, thrust and fuel efficiency upgrade for the Lockheed Martin F-35 has passed a risk reduction design review milestone, Pratt & Whitney said on Sept. 15. The F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) updates the propulsion system for all F-35 variants to cope with the thrust requirements of the...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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