Today, over 7,000 Pratt & Whitney military engines are in service with 34 armed forces worldwide, setting new standards for performance and dependability.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design and manufacture of next generation propulsion technology supporting both domestic and international partners. In addition, Pratt & Whitney offers a global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and Military Sustainment Services facilities focused on maintaining engine readiness for our customers.
Our Latest Engines
Pratt & Whitney’s military engines include the F135 engine for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II, the F119 for the F-22 Raptor, the F100 family that powers the F-15 and F-16, the F117 for the C-17 Globemaster III, the TF33 powering AWACS, B-52, as well as the PW4062/F139 for the KC-46A Pegasus.
F135
Pratt & Whitney’s F135 for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft is the most advanced operational fighter engine in the world, providing the warfighter with a critical technological advantage at an unparalleled value to the taxpayer.
F135 Engine Core Upgrade
The F135 is the world’s most advanced fighter engine with proven readiness and reliability. The Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) builds upon that same architecture with a fleet-wide upgrade.
F119
The F119-PW-100 turbofan is the first operational 5th Generation fighter engine. It combines stealth technologies and vectored thrust with high thrust-to-weight performance to provide unprecedented maneuverability and survivability.
F117
Certified at 40,400 pounds of thrust, Pratt & Whitney’s F117 is the exclusive power for the U.S. Air Force’s advanced transport, the C-17 Globemaster III, developed by The Boeing Company.
F100
Pratt & Whitney’s family of F100 engines have been selected to power F15s and F-16s for 23 air forces around the world.
PW4062/F139
Pratt & Whitney’s PW4062/F139 engine powers the U.S. Air Force’s multi-role tanker, the KC-46 Pegasus, developed by The Boeing Company.
TF33
Pratt & Whitney’s TF33 engines power the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Stratofortress long-range, heavy bombers and its E-3 Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, both produced by The Boeing Company.