Pratt & Whitney Secures Huge Contract for F119 Engine Sustainment to Support US Air Force’s F-22 Fleet
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On February 20, 2025, Pratt & Whitney, a key business unit of RTX, announced it has been awarded a significant contract valued at up to $1.5 billion to provide continued sustainment for the F119 engines that power the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of F-22 fighter jets. This three-year agreement is designed to enhance the operational readiness of over 400 F119 engines that have collectively surpassed 900,000 engine flight hours, while also driving cost reductions across the fleet.
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Pratt & Whitney announced a $1.5 billion contract to support the F119 engines of the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fleet. (Picture source: RTX)
Pratt & Whitney announced a $1.5 billion contract to support the F119 engines of the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fleet. This three-year agreement will enhance the performance of over 400 engines, which have logged more than 900,000 flight hours, while also cutting costs.
The contract is a vital part of Pratt & Whitney’s ongoing commitment to improving the reliability and operational capabilities of the F-22’s propulsion system. The F119 engines are crucial to the F-22 Raptor’s impressive performance capabilities, which include maintaining supersonic speeds without afterburners—a feature known as supercruise that offers both enhanced fuel efficiency and extended range.
Pratt & Whitney’s ongoing Usage Based Lifing program has been instrumental in reducing costs and optimizing the performance of these engines. By leveraging real-time data, this program improves maintenance efficiency and extends the lifespan of the F119 engines. Further, updates to the engine control schedule continue to enhance kinematic performance, ensuring that the engines meet the high standards required for the F-22’s mission success. This contract will further support these efforts, with a focus on safety, availability, maintenance simplification, and modernization.
Jill Albertelli, President of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney, emphasized the importance of the contract, stating, “The F119’s readiness and reliability rates have never been more important, and we are improving both while lowering lifecycle costs. We are committed to helping our U.S. Air Force customers maintain the F-22’s combat edge.”
Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engines generate over 35,000 pounds of thrust, enabling the F-22 to reach altitudes of more than 65,000 feet, while maintaining unmatched speed and agility. The engines play a pivotal role in ensuring the F-22 Raptor remains one of the most advanced and capable fighter jets in the world.
This sustainment contract will not only contribute to the continued operational readiness of the F-22 fleet but will also extend the life of the F119 engines, providing the U.S. Air Force with more effective and cost-efficient solutions for the coming years.
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On February 20, 2025, Pratt & Whitney, a key business unit of RTX, announced it has been awarded a significant contract valued at up to $1.5 billion to provide continued sustainment for the F119 engines that power the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of F-22 fighter jets. This three-year agreement is designed to enhance the operational readiness of over 400 F119 engines that have collectively surpassed 900,000 engine flight hours, while also driving cost reductions across the fleet.
Pratt & Whitney announced a $1.5 billion contract to support the F119 engines of the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fleet. (Picture source: RTX)
Pratt & Whitney announced a $1.5 billion contract to support the F119 engines of the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fleet. This three-year agreement will enhance the performance of over 400 engines, which have logged more than 900,000 flight hours, while also cutting costs.
The contract is a vital part of Pratt & Whitney’s ongoing commitment to improving the reliability and operational capabilities of the F-22’s propulsion system. The F119 engines are crucial to the F-22 Raptor’s impressive performance capabilities, which include maintaining supersonic speeds without afterburners—a feature known as supercruise that offers both enhanced fuel efficiency and extended range.
Pratt & Whitney’s ongoing Usage Based Lifing program has been instrumental in reducing costs and optimizing the performance of these engines. By leveraging real-time data, this program improves maintenance efficiency and extends the lifespan of the F119 engines. Further, updates to the engine control schedule continue to enhance kinematic performance, ensuring that the engines meet the high standards required for the F-22’s mission success. This contract will further support these efforts, with a focus on safety, availability, maintenance simplification, and modernization.
Jill Albertelli, President of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney, emphasized the importance of the contract, stating, “The F119’s readiness and reliability rates have never been more important, and we are improving both while lowering lifecycle costs. We are committed to helping our U.S. Air Force customers maintain the F-22’s combat edge.”
Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engines generate over 35,000 pounds of thrust, enabling the F-22 to reach altitudes of more than 65,000 feet, while maintaining unmatched speed and agility. The engines play a pivotal role in ensuring the F-22 Raptor remains one of the most advanced and capable fighter jets in the world.
This sustainment contract will not only contribute to the continued operational readiness of the F-22 fleet but will also extend the life of the F119 engines, providing the U.S. Air Force with more effective and cost-efficient solutions for the coming years.
