PROVEN TECHNOLOGY - F-35 JSF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Transition to Production and Focusing on STOVL Operations
2009 is an exciting year for the F-35 JSF Lightning II and the F135 engine program.  As the program transitions from development to production, Pratt & Whitney is actively working to prepare assembly and test facilities to support the long-term production goals of the F-35 program.

At the same time, Pratt & Whitney is preparing to power the first STOVL operations of the F-35B flight test aircraft.  The F135 was cleared for powered lift operations in January, and is ready to power the first F-35 STOVL tests later this year.

F135 Program Milestones & Road Ahead

Preliminary Design Review CV/CTOL First Engine to Test STOVL First Engine to Test Post-Test CV/CTOL/STOVL CDR Flight Test Engines #1-3  CTOL Statement of Qualification CTOL First Flight LRIP Production Contract Awarded STOVL Roll-Out STOVL Flight Clearance Review STOVL Up & Away Flight Clearance STOVL First Flight STOVL Statement of Qualification CV/CTOL Initial Service Release LRIP1 CTOL Delivery CV CF-1 First Flight STOVL Initial Service Release

F-35 AA-1 Flight Test   F-35 BF-1 Flight Test