GE began investing and made a long-term commitment to become qualified on the F-15EX, and today the F110-GE-129 engine is the only engine tested, integrated and
Modular design for maintenance flexibility Building on the proven, modular architecture, the T901 engine health management system enables maintenance without returning the engine to the depot. This lowers operating costs or identifies proactive maintenance for extended maintenance free operating periods. Unmat...
-Lafayette engine assembly:Opened in 2016, the new engine assembly in Lafayette, Indiana, produces LEAP engines. The plant is also a designated LEAP maintenance and overhaul shop. - Evendale CMC laboratory:The CMC Fastworks Laboratory in Evendale further integrates production of ceramic matrix compo...
A major success of the period was the Lynn-manufactured J85 turbojet engine. Contracted by the USAF to build a low-cost air-combat fighter, Northrop built the F-5 Freedom Fighter around the GE J85 engine. The F-5 soon became the standard air defense aircraft for more than 30 nations. ...