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First tests for the F-35's engine

Washington, USA - Producers expect satisfying results against criticism of last months

Although criticism and problems have been already found in terms of weight on the F-35 JSF’s airframe (see for details AVIONEWS), first tests related to its engine have started. The F-135 is an engine jointly produced by Pratt and Whitney and Rolls Royce, and it is a derivative of the F-119 which is the powerplant of the F/A-22 Raptor. The US company takes care of main engine’s components while the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 61900
Rome, Italy, 04/19/2004 15:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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