| Engine Type |
Adaptive three-stream afterburning turbofan |
| Thrust (Dry) |
28,000 lbf (125 kN) |
| Thrust (Afterburner) |
43,000 lbf (191 kN) – optimized for catapult-assisted takeoff |
| Bypass Ratio |
Variable 0.57:1 to 1.0:1 (adaptive flow control) |
| Length |
17.3 ft (5.28 m) |
| Diameter |
46 in (1.17 m) inlet |
| Dry Weight |
3,900 lb (1,769 kg) – includes naval hardening |
| Overall Pressure Ratio |
28:1 |
| Turbine Inlet Temperature |
3,600°F (1,980°C) |
| Fuel Type |
JP-5 (primary), JP-8 compatible |
| Corrosion Protection |
Full naval-grade: HVOF coatings, stainless steel, anti-fretting treatments, salt-spray resistant |
| Maintenance Interval |
1,800 flight hours (naval cycle adjusted) |
| Special Features |
Rapid throttle response (<1 sec), reinforced mounting for high-G carrier ops, anti-surge control, integrated prognostic health management (PHM) |
| Control System |
FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) with dual-channel redundancy |
| Standards Compliance |
MIL-STD-881, MIL-E-5007, FAA Type Certification, NATO STANAG, NAVSEA compliant |
