Category Archive: Powerplants

Early F-15A/Bs used two Pratt & Whitney F1OO-PW-100 turbofans, each rated at 23,830 pounds thrust with afterburner. Since all accessories (genera­tors, etc.) are mounted in the AMAD, the left and right engines of the F-15 are interchange­able, simplifying maintenance considerably. The F100 is a two-shaft turbofan with a high-augmentation afterburner. The engine is equipped with …

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Early in 1984, it was announced that the General Electric F110 powerplant was being procured to power the F-14A(Plus) and F-14D, as well as Air Force F-16 aircraft. The F110-GE-400 gen­erates a maximum of 23,100 pounds-thrust with afterburner as installed in the F-14B and F-14D. The F110 is designed for modular assembly to facilitate maintenance …

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