About GE F414 Fighter Jet Engine:
- 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.
- It is a derivative of the GE F404 engine, which was developed in the 1970s.
- It has been used by U.S. Navy aircraft for more than 30 years.
- The F414 powers or is on order to power jets in the S., Sweden, Australia, Kuwait, Brazil, South Korea, India and Indonesia.
- Features:
- It combines the proven reliability, maintainability, and operability of its successful F404 predecessor with advanced technologies to provide up to 35 percent more thrust.
- It’s simple, modular design is reliable and easy to maintain.
- It is the first fighter engine to use a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC). FADEC provides precise control of the engine’s performance, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions.
- Is the first fighter engine to use an integrated electronic engine instrumentation (IEE) system. IEE provides real-time data on the engine’s performance, which helps pilots to make informed decisions about engine operation.
- Its wide chord, high-pressure compressor (HPC) provides greater efficiency and lower emissions than previous generation engines.
- The engine’s low-pressure turbine (LPT) is designed for high efficiency and durability.
