JSF F120 Engine Program. Low Cost Operation and Support. An Engine Manufacturer's Perspective
Abstract
The JSF F120 engine is being developed specifically to meet the overall affordability objectives of the JSF Program, addressing all elements of cost from development through operation and support. Uniquely different from current systems the JSF affordability focus is driving fundamental changes in the engine configuration and development, acquisition, and support processes to facilitate meeting these overall affordability goals. Although these changes influence all aspects of the F12O engine design, one of the critical elements to meeting these objectives is improving the supportability characteristics of engine. Improved supportability, implemented through increased reliability, improved safety reduced maintenance, and flexible support systems. will result in lower overall operation and support costs over the life of the weapon system. These improvements will facilitate the affordable operation of the Fl20-based propulsion system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010426
Entities
People
- D. Wensits
- J. Cole Smith
- K. Murphy
Organizations
- GE Aerospace