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F100

IOC: 1974
Total Production: 7,221

F100-PW-220U

IOC: 2009

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Pratt & Whitney

Applications
X-47B

Family Members
F100-PW-100
F100-PW-220
F100-PW-220E
F100-PW-229
F100-PW-232

Description: The F100 engine was developed to power the twin-engine F-15 Eagle air defense fighter. Subsequently it was adopted by the F-16 Fighting Falcon multipurpose fighter.

The F100-PW-220 engine was more dependable, lighter and smarter than -100 engine. However, in terms of thrust it was less capable than GE's F110 models. The -220 engines were supplied to F-16C/D fighters produced from 1984 until 1991. F-15C/D fighters were also powered by F100-PW-220 engines.

The F100-PW-220U is a derivative of the F-100-PW-220E engine capable of providing up to 16,000 pounds of thrust while operating in a maritime environment, including carrier deck operations. The -220U engine has been designed for integration onto the X-47B unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV). Its first flight is scheduled in 2009, with at-sea carrier trials planned to begin in late 2011.

Specifications
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 16,000 lb (7,258 kg)

News
X-47B US Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Unveiled

Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220U Engine Selected for X-47 UCAS-D

Operators

United States of America / Planned

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, March 07, 2010

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