F-414
ENGINES - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News:
Fighter jet engine deal
with India to start this year: GE Aerospace's Amy Gowder
What's
in the news?
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A fighter jet engine technology deal with
the US, which was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to
Washington DC last year, is progressing on time and a detailed technical
proposal to set up a manufacturing unit in India jointly with Hindustan
Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will be shared with the state-run company early this
year.
F414
Engines:
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F414 engines will power LCA-MK2 as well as
the fifth generation twin-engine
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)-MK1 which is on the drawing board.
Key
takeaways:
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It is a high-performance, two-spool,
axial-flow turbofan engine that is used to power a variety of military
aircraft, including the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the JAS 39 Gripen, and the
Tejas Mark II.
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It is a derivative of the GE F404 engine,
which was developed in the 1970s.
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It has been used by U.S. Navy aircraft for
more than 30 years.
Countries
with F-414 Engines:
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Sweden, Australia, Kuwait, Brazil, South
Korea, India and Indonesia.
Features:
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It combines the proven reliability,
maintainability, and operability of its successful F404 predecessor with
advanced technologies to provide up to 35 percent more thrust.
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It’s simple, modular design is reliable
and easy to maintain.
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It is the first fighter engine to use a
Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC).
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FADEC provides precise control of the
engine’s performance, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions.
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Is the first fighter engine to use an
integrated electronic engine instrumentation (IEE) system.
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IEE provides real-time data on the
engine’s performance, which helps pilots to make informed decisions about
engine operation.
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Its wide chord, high-pressure compressor
(HPC) provides greater efficiency and lower emissions than previous generation
engines.
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The engine’s low-pressure turbine (LPT) is
designed for high efficiency and durability.