RTX's Pratt & Whitney delivers F100 engine in support of Poland's F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet
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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has delivered an F100 engine to Poland to support the readiness of its F-16 fleet. This is the first of several engines to be delivered to Poland this year. The F100 engine powers F-16 fleets in 23 global air forces and is seeing increased demand for its latest generation. Manufactured in Middletown, Connecticut, the F100 incorporates advanced technologies and has logged over 30 million engine flight hours across global F-16 and F-15 fleets.
The original F100 engines for Poland's F-16s were produced at Pratt & Whitney's Rzeszów facility, which now manufactures static structures and critical rotating parts for new F100 engines and worldwide sustainment.
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- Delivery of F100 engine to Poland strengthens ally's military readiness
- Increased demand for latest generation F100 engine
- F100 engine powers F-16 fleets in 23 global air forces
- Over 30 million engine flight hours logged, nearly three times more than other fourth-generation fighter engines
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F100s rolling off production line bolster ally's military readiness
"This is the first of several engines we'll deliver to our Polish ally this year to ensure they have the propulsion power they need to address current and future threats," said Josh Goodman, senior director of the F100 Program at Pratt & Whitney. "The Pratt & Whitney F100 is the mainstay powerplant for 23 global air forces, and we are seeing increased demand for our latest generation F100 engine."
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The F100 boasts operationally proven technologies, such as advanced materials and thermal coatings, improved turbine cooling capabilities and prognostic health management. Across global F-16 and F-15 fleets, the F100 has flown more than 30 million engine flight hours, which is nearly three times as many hours as other fourth-generation fighter engines.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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