Pratt & Whitney Wins USAF F-22 F119 Engines Maintenance Contract: EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a significant three-year contract, valued up to $1.5 billion, to provide sustainment services for the F119 engines that power the U.S. Air Force‘s fleet of F-22 Raptor fighter jets. This contract will cover more than 400 engines, which have collectively logged over 900,000 flight hours.
The agreement focuses on enhancing the readiness and reliability of the F119 engines while simultaneously reducing lifecycle costs. These improvements are crucial for maintaining the F-22’s combat edge.
“The F119’s readiness and reliability rates have never been more important, and we are improving both while lowering lifecycle costs,” said Jill Albertelli, president of Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “We are committed to helping our U.S. Air Force customer maintain the F-22’s combat edge.”
F22 Raptor.
USAF’s F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet
The F-22 Raptor, renowned for its advanced capabilities, relies on two F119 engines, each generating over 35,000 pounds of thrust. This power enables the aircraft to reach altitudes above 65,000 feet and achieve unmatched speed and agility. Notably, the F-22 possesses supercruise capability, allowing it to maintain supersonic speeds without the use of afterburners, conserving fuel and extending its operational range.
Pratt & Whitney has been actively working to reduce F119 engine costs through its Usage Based Lifing program. This program utilizes real-time data to optimize maintenance schedules, extend engine life, and improve efficiency. Additionally, an engine control schedule update has enhanced the engine’s kinematic performance. This new contract will build upon these efforts, with a continued emphasis on safety, availability, simplified maintenance, and modernization initiatives.
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The contract underscores the ongoing commitment to ensuring the F-22 remains a dominant force in air superiority for years to come. The investment in sustainment and modernization will help keep the F-22 fleet at peak operational readiness.
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