Wednesday, December 03, 2008

F404

IOC: 1980
Total Production: 3,700

F404-GE-102D

IOC: 2006

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
General Electric

Applications
X-45C

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Description: The F404-GE-102 engine is a derivative of the F404-GE-402 with special features focusing on safety and reliability. The -GE-102 was developed to meet the demands of single-engine KAI's T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic trainer/light attack aircraft.

The F404-GE-102D engine was designed to power the Boeing X-45C single-engine unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed under DARPA-sponsored J-UCAS program. The -102D layout focus on reliability and includes Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC). This engine program also includes development of an advanced exhaust system to fit into the X-45C stealth aircraft.

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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