Pratt & Whitney ‘ramping’ for F-35 engine core upgrade to enter service by 2028

F-135 engine

Source: Pratt & Whitney

While a formal decision on addressing the stealthy fighter’s power and cooling constraints remains absent, engine-maker Pratt & Whitney says it is ramping a core upgrade programme for the F-35’s powerplant based on a recent preliminary support contract.

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