Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first production engine jet F135-PW-600 model Lockheed Martin for takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) Variant short F-35 b.
The 43, 000 lb thrust class engine will be installed in the fifth aircraft testing F-35 b flight, named BF - 5, allowing Lockheed to continue the flight tests using a version of the engine production.
Delivery officially ends development of eight years and P & O family F135, engine testing program which includes F135-PW-100 model feed (CTOL) take-off and landing F-35 a and C (CV) F-35 classic-based carrier.
Version CTOL and CV engine production came in February, with 10 powertrains already delivered.
Although dedicated engine testing is now completed P & W will continue to support the F-35 flight and ground testing, which continues to 2016.
Meanwhile, the company will launch production of "propulsion more advanced systems ever built", says vice President of Bennett Croswell, & W engine F119 F135 programs.
STOVL engine version includes a lift-fan driven tree that provides the push and lift, allowing the F-35 b hover.
The Marine Corps is considering buying 420 F - 35Bs to replace the Boeing AV - 8B Harrier II and F/A-18 Hornet.
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