GE And Pratt & Whitney Detail Adaptive Engine Upgrade Spin-off Plans

F135
Prior to the XA101, Pratt & Whitney’s adaptive fan was tested on an F135.
Credit: Pratt & Whitney
For more than half a century, U.S. air dominance has rested on generations of advanced combat aircraft powered by a succession of superior jet engines. But now, as adversaries threaten to close the gap, and significant improvements in turbine technology become more difficult to achieve, a U.S. Air...
Guy Norris

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