RTX's Pratt & Whitney awarded $1.5 billion F119 engine sustainment contract for U.S. Air Force's F-22 fleet
RTX's Pratt & Whitney has secured a three-year contract worth $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines powering the U.S. Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The contract aims to improve readiness and reduce costs for a fleet of over 400 engines that have accumulated more than 900,000 flight hours.
The F119 engines, which generate over 35,000 pounds of thrust, enable the F-22 Raptor to reach altitudes above 65,000 feet with unique capabilities including supercruise - the ability to maintain supersonic speeds without afterburners, improving fuel efficiency and operational range.
The company's Usage Based Lifing program utilizes real-time data to enhance maintenance efficiency and extend engine life. The new contract will focus on safety, availability, maintenance simplicity, and modernization initiatives.
Pratt & Whitney di RTX ha ottenuto un contratto triennale del valore di 1,5 miliardi di dollari per la manutenzione dei motori F119 che alimentano i caccia F-22 dell'Air Force degli Stati Uniti. L'obiettivo del contratto è migliorare la prontezza e ridurre i costi per una flotta di oltre 400 motori che hanno accumulato più di 900.000 ore di volo.
I motori F119, che generano oltre 35.000 libbre di spinta, consentono al F-22 Raptor di raggiungere altitudini superiori a 65.000 piedi con capacità uniche, tra cui il supercruise - la capacità di mantenere velocità supersoniche senza postbruciatore, migliorando l'efficienza del carburante e l'autonomia operativa.
Il programma Usage Based Lifing dell'azienda utilizza dati in tempo reale per migliorare l'efficienza della manutenzione e prolungare la vita del motore. Il nuovo contratto si concentrerà su sicurezza, disponibilità, semplicità di manutenzione e iniziative di modernizzazione.
Pratt & Whitney de RTX ha asegurado un contrato de tres años por un valor de 1.5 mil millones de dólares para mantener los motores F119 que impulsan los cazas F-22 de la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU. El contrato tiene como objetivo mejorar la preparación y reducir los costos para una flota de más de 400 motores que han acumulado más de 900,000 horas de vuelo.
Los motores F119, que generan más de 35,000 libras de empuje, permiten al F-22 Raptor alcanzar altitudes superiores a 65,000 pies con capacidades únicas, incluyendo el supercruise: la capacidad de mantener velocidades supersónicas sin poscombustión, mejorando la eficiencia de combustible y el alcance operativo.
El programa Usage Based Lifing de la empresa utiliza datos en tiempo real para mejorar la eficiencia del mantenimiento y extender la vida del motor. El nuevo contrato se centrará en la seguridad, disponibilidad, simplicidad de mantenimiento e iniciativas de modernización.
RTX의 Pratt & Whitney가 미국 공군의 F-22 전투기를 구동하는 F119 엔진의 유지 보수를 위한 15억 달러 규모의 3년 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약의 목표는 40개 이상의 엔진으로 구성된 함대의 준비 태세를 개선하고 비용을 절감하는 것입니다. 이 엔진들은 90만 시간 이상의 비행 시간을 기록했습니다.
35,000파운드 이상의 추력을 발생시키는 F119 엔진은 F-22 랩터가 65,000피트 이상의 고도에 도달할 수 있게 하며, 후연소기 없이 초음속 속도를 유지할 수 있는 능력인 초크루즈를 포함한 독특한 기능을 제공합니다. 이는 연료 효율성과 작전 범위를 개선합니다.
회사의 Usage Based Lifing 프로그램은 실시간 데이터를 활용하여 유지 보수 효율성을 향상시키고 엔진 수명을 연장합니다. 새로운 계약은 안전성, 가용성, 유지 보수의 간소화 및 현대화 이니셔티브에 중점을 두게 됩니다.
Pratt & Whitney de RTX a obtenu un contrat de trois ans d'une valeur de 1,5 milliard de dollars pour maintenir les moteurs F119 qui alimentent les chasseurs F-22 de l'Armée de l'air américaine. L'objectif du contrat est d'améliorer la préparation et de réduire les coûts pour une flotte de plus de 400 moteurs qui ont accumulé plus de 900 000 heures de vol.
Les moteurs F119, qui génèrent plus de 35 000 livres de poussée, permettent au F-22 Raptor d'atteindre des altitudes supérieures à 65 000 pieds avec des capacités uniques, y compris le supercruise - la capacité de maintenir des vitesses supersoniques sans postcombustion, améliorant ainsi l'efficacité énergétique et la portée opérationnelle.
Le programme Usage Based Lifing de l'entreprise utilise des données en temps réel pour améliorer l'efficacité de la maintenance et prolonger la durée de vie des moteurs. Le nouveau contrat se concentrera sur la sécurité, la disponibilité, la simplicité de maintenance et les initiatives de modernisation.
Pratt & Whitney von RTX hat einen Drei-Jahres-Vertrag im Wert von 1,5 Milliarden Dollar zur Wartung von F119-Triebwerken gesichert, die die F-22-Kampfjets der US-Luftwaffe antreiben. Ziel des Vertrags ist es, die Einsatzbereitschaft zu verbessern und die Kosten für eine Flotte von über 400 Triebwerken, die mehr als 900.000 Flugstunden angesammelt haben, zu senken.
Die F119-Triebwerke, die über 35.000 Pfund Schub erzeugen, ermöglichen es dem F-22 Raptor, Höhen von über 65.000 Fuß zu erreichen, mit einzigartigen Fähigkeiten wie dem Supercruise – der Fähigkeit, Überschallgeschwindigkeiten ohne Nachbrenner aufrechtzuerhalten, was die Kraftstoffeffizienz und Reichweite verbessert.
Das Usage Based Lifing-Programm des Unternehmens nutzt Echtzeitdaten, um die Wartungseffizienz zu verbessern und die Lebensdauer der Triebwerke zu verlängern. Der neue Vertrag wird sich auf Sicherheit, Verfügbarkeit, Wartungsfreundlichkeit und Modernisierungsinitiativen konzentrieren.
- Secured major $1.5 billion contract for F119 engine sustainment
- Large established fleet of over 400 engines with 900,000+ flight hours
- Implementation of data-driven maintenance program reducing lifecycle costs
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The contract's value is particularly significant when considering the 400-engine fleet size, translating to approximately
The implementation of the Usage Based Lifing program demonstrates RTX's commitment to digital transformation in maintenance operations. This data-driven approach typically yields:
- Reduced unscheduled maintenance events
- Extended engine life cycles
- Lower operational costs for the Air Force
- Improved profit margins through efficiency gains
The emphasis on improving kinematic performance while reducing lifecycle costs positions RTX favorably for future military contracts. The F119's unique supercruise capability and proven reliability (evidenced by 900,000 engine flight hours) strengthen RTX's competitive advantage in next-generation military propulsion systems.
This contract also aligns with broader Department of Defense initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency while ensuring combat readiness. The focus on modernization and simplification of maintenance procedures suggests potential for margin expansion through operational improvements and digital innovation.
Contract will improve readiness and reduce costs for more than 400 engines
"The F119's readiness and reliability rates have never been more important, and we are improving both while lowering lifecycle costs," said Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "We are committed to helping our
The F-22 Raptor's two F119 engines generate over 35,000 pounds of thrust, enabling altitudes above 65,000 feet with unmatched speed and agility. Unlike many fighter jets, the F-22 can achieve and maintain supersonic speeds without afterburners, a strategic feature known as supercruise that conserves fuel and extends operational range.
Pratt & Whitney has lowered costs on its F119 engines through its on-going Usage Based Lifing program, which leverages real-time data to enhance maintenance efficiency and extend engine life; while also improving the engine's kinematic performance with an engine control schedule update. This latest contract will continue these readiness and cost savings efforts with a focus on safety, availability, simplicity of maintenance, and modernization initiatives.
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
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push 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 for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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