Corsair1963 wrote:Could we see the winner of a future 6th Generation Engine Program. (XA-100 or XA-101) Going to one or both of the NGAD and/or PCA. While, the loser could upgrade the F-35??? Especially, if the loser is the XA-101? (P&W)
The engine that goes into the F-35 and the engine that goes into the NGAD / PCA have been regarded as separate in past discussions. The XA100 / XA101 is currently designed more or less specifically for the F-35, while the next gen will either get the same engine (F110/F100 style on the F-15/F-16), or a variation (F119/F135 style) tailored for the NGAD / PCA (perhaps with some component commonality).
Regardless though, the winner of the AETP program is probably going to want the F-35 contract; it is a single engine fighter, but 1x 3500+ engines > 2x 500-1000 engines. The loser and winner will likely get to re-compete over the other programs as there'll be a few extra years to make improvements to reliability, cost, etc and potentially come up with something that's even better value.
popcorn wrote:What engine. Is being referred to at the 7:52 mark?
https://www.aviationtoday.com/2018/10/1 ... nbaa-2018/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Electric_Affinity