Posted on 02/10/2011 6:08:00 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Pratt & Whitney has reached an informal agreement with government officials to slash 16% off the total price of the next batch of 37 engines to be ordered for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
At the same time, the company acknowledges the cost of the overall F135 engine development programme will grow by about $1 billion to support a three-year extension of flight tests and to improve the engine's performance and durability.
Company officials also confirm a debate exists within the programme over slightly boosting the thrust of the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant in order to meet a key performance target
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