What engine will power the future F-35?

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Mike brings Matt back on the show to help unpack the raging debate about which engine should power the F-35 fighter jet into the future. This episode covers all the details about the technology at the center of the debate, as well as the politics, history, and strategy in play.
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(00:44) intro
(02:15) the F-35 engine problem
(06:33) power & cooling
(08:38) cooling
(14:29) the 2 engine choices
(14:48) option 1: engine core upgrade
(19:32) sharks with lasers
(22:38) option 2: new adaptive engine
(33:16) adaptive engine history with the F-22
(35:12) 20 years of bad blood
(40:47) the feud goes public
(47:17) Congress weighs in
(49:26) impacts on industry
(50:36) 6th gen fighter engine program
(53:55) Mike's spicy take
(57:42) outro
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@tlevans62 Жыл бұрын

As a former military pilot and having been involved in Force Development, I can honestly say these Podcasts are excellent and very informative. Keep up the great work!

@johnhill7429 Жыл бұрын

The GE Adaptive Engine may be going into something from the Skunk Works. Also, having two different manufacturers does not ground the fleet if one engine has a problem, this occurred in the 90's with the F-16's. Pratt had a bearing problem and grounded half the F-16's for about 6 months.

@mikebridges20 Жыл бұрын

Great way to spend an hour! I worked on F-22 and F-35, and your trip down the history rabbit hole was a trip down memory lane for me. IMO it was really close between the YF-22 and YF-23, coming down to the high AoA capability of the YF-22. Originally, as you point out, the GE engine wasn't selected due to technical risk. But I also think everyone saw the writing on the wall and said that the dual engine provider capability that the F-16 had just wasn't worth the additional cost.

@SnoDraken Жыл бұрын

As a long time fighter engine guy, I found this whole discussion riveting and in some cases jaw dropping. I've shared it to all my groups in social media that I administrate and look forward to the greater discussion. Great Podcast!!

@buford2k10 Жыл бұрын

your spicy take is right on...need to stay alive to appreciate any cost savings...

@marriott13108 Жыл бұрын

F-15 engine guy and Pratt fanboy here, great discussion about defense acquisition, congressional spending, and how the stuff rolls downhill. Looking forward to the next Pratt/GE battle. Hopefully the best product wins for the war fighters sake!

@mayo762 Жыл бұрын

As a Merge newsletter recipient I find this discussion fascinating and I'm not even a pilot! Way to go Merge!

@Condor1970 Жыл бұрын

It makes sense for Pratt to continue supplying the F-35B version, and the B-21. Primarily for cost and compatibility. The GE engine really does need to go into the F-35 A and C versions. Especially the C version for the necessity of high altitude efficiency and performance. In the Indo-Pacific arena, the Navy needs the best range and performance possible for the larger winged aircraft that will inevitably need to carry more munitions at longer distances.

@markoneill771

Informative and very pleasant in delivery. Enjoyed the show thank you.

@stephenbrown1077 Жыл бұрын

This has been so interesting and insightful. Thankyou so much, much food for thought.

@carlfischer4163 21 күн бұрын

Great show always look forward to your shows. Thanks

@dickslocum Жыл бұрын

P & W made similar claims for the F-15 and the F-16 programs in the early 80s. I expect them to be as successful with this one as they were with the F-100 Engine package. . Dual source is the answer if not adding Rolls Royce to the sources as well.