F100s rolling off production line bolster ally's military
readiness
LONDON, July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough Air Show -- Pratt
& Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has announced the
delivery of an F100 engine to Poland. This delivery supports Poland's ongoing efforts to strengthen the
readiness of its F-16 fleet, which is powered exclusively by Pratt
& Whitney engines.
"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."
Currently produced in Middletown,
Connecticut, the original F100 engines powering the Polish
F-16 fleet were manufactured at Pratt & Whitney's Rzeszów
facility. Today, nearly 20 years later, that facility produces F100
static structures and critical rotating parts in support of new
F100 engines and worldwide sustainment.
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 $69 billion, is
headquartered in Arlington,
Virginia
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com.
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