Thrust to weight Ratios and the f-35

a reply to: JIMC5499

Upgraded engines and conformal fuel tanks on the legacy super hornet fleet would give them much better kinetics and aerodynamics.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Cool. Thanks for the details.

a reply to: C0bzz

Thank you for the excellent information.

I have a handle on the basics but no hands on experience with jets.

There are people here here who fly them , work on them, and love em. It is a pleasure to be in the same room as you talk. I always learn something.

(I have been hospital for a while so I missed the boat for awhile)

Since this thread was linked by someone I figured I’d post an engine update. Raytheon, Pratt, and Collins are pushing for what they call the Engine Core Upgrade. They’ll retain the F135, with a number of changes to the core. The end result will be roughly 7% increased thrust, and 50% more cooling. All three variants will be able to be upgraded.

GE is pushing for the XA100 or XA101 ADVENT engine. This will see a 10% increase in thrust, and double the cooling. Only the A and C could be fitted however.

Do we get electrical power upgraded to use Pew Pews?