Saturday, October 11, 2008

F118

F118-GE-101

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
General Electric Aviation

Applications
U-2S Dragon Lady

Family Members
F118-GE-100

Derived from:
F101

Description: The F118 was developed utilizing the same core design of the F101 engine. The F118 has different fan and afterburner packages to tailor engine performance compared with the F101.

The F118-GE-101 has been designed to re-engine the U-2R high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, U-2R with -101 engines are designated U-2S. The -101 engine increases U-2's ceiling, range, safety and ease of flight.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 1,190 mm, Length 2.8 m

Weights: Max Weight 1,429 kg (3,150 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)

News
Kelly Aviation Center to Continue with U-2 Dragon Lady Support

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Friday, October 10, 2008

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