Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, secured a three-year contract valued up to $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines, which power the U.S. Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The contract will improve readiness and reduce costs for an F119 fleet of more than 400 engines that have flown over 900,000 engine flight hours.
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The F-22 Raptor's two F119 engines generate over 35,000 pounds of thrust, enabling altitudes above 65,000 feet with speed and agility. Unlike many fighter jets, the F-22 can achieve and maintain supersonic speeds without afterburners, a strategic feature known as supercruise that conserves fuel and extends operational range.
Pratt & Whitney has lowered costs on its F119 engines through its on-going Usage Based Lifing program, which leverages real-time data to enhance maintenance efficiency and extend engine life; while also improving the engine's kinematic performance with an engine control schedule update. This latest contract will continue these readiness and cost savings efforts with a focus on safety, availability, simplicity of maintenance, and modernization initiatives.
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