Lessons to focus on advanced F100 and F135 fighter
engines
RZESZÓW, Poland, Dec. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business,
has signed a letter of intent with the Polish Air Force University
to create opportunities for cadets to learn about the advanced jet
propulsion design, manufacturing and production of F100 and F135
engines, which exclusively power Poland's current F-16s and future F-35s,
respectively.
"Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów is a leading aerospace company in
Poland with activities covering
the full life cycle of aircraft engines from design and development
to production and service," said Piotr
Owsicki, general director of Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów.
"Our cooperation with the Polish Air Force University creates a
unique educational environment, and knowledge of F100 and F135
engines will help cadets better understand the specifics of the
fighter propulsion systems used by the Polish Air Force and our
NATO partners."
Pratt & Whitney's Rzeszów facility produces F100 static
structures and critical rotating parts in support of new F100
engines and plays an important role in worldwide sustainment. The
site also produces main engine structural components and rotating
parts for the F135, the world's most advanced fighter engine ever
produced, which will power Poland's F-35As in the coming years.
"Graduates of the Polish Air Force University are the future
military leaders responsible for growing Poland's airpower capabilities," said
Brigadier General Pilot Dr. Krzysztof Cur, Commandant Rector of the
Polish Air Force University. "The training courses conducted by
specialists from Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów will give cadets
first-hand knowledge of the engines that power the critical
missions of today and tomorrow."
Throughout 2024, Pratt & Whitney worked closely with the
Polish Air Force and defense industry partners to strengthen
Poland's fleet readiness. In July,
Pratt & Whitney delivered the first of several F100
engines to Poland for the
country's F-16 fleet. Most recently, in November, Pratt &
Whitney signed a letter of intent with Military Aviation Works No.
2 S.A., also known as WZL2, to explore expanded F100 maintenance
repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
Should the Polish Air Force select the F-15EX to enhance its
defense capabilities, the F100 engine is the best propulsion
solution. The Polish Air Force's existing familiarity with the
F100, coupled with the Polish industry's long-standing F100 MRO
capabilities and experience, will provide the most cost effective
and lowest risk path to sustaining the engines and maximizing fleet
readiness for both the F-15EX and F-16.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design,
manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power
units. To learn more
visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global
employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to
redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through
industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt &
Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering
integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation
technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers
address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023
sales of $69 billion, is
headquartered in Arlington,
Virginia
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corporatepr@rtx.com.
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