Adaptive Cycle Engine.

[martin-w 3,307]

Looks like impresive tech. The F35 should be phenomanol with this technology.

https://www.airforcemag.com/re-engining-f-35-ge-aetp-boost-speed-payload-range/

[Mike A 357]

Hopefully they've made progress in addressing the degradation of the anti-radar coating encountered at high speeds along with other concerns involving stress to the airframe; wouldn't want this new engine aggravating those problems.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/06/12/supersonic-speeds-could-cause-big-problems-for-the-f-35s-stealth-coating/

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/21547/the-marines-are-still-trying-to-figure-out-when-its-f-35bs-might-literally-fall-apart

 

[martin-w 3,307]

Yes I've seen some photographs of pretty dodgy looking skin. Almost looks like rust, but of course a composite cant rust. 

I'm wondering what sort of preface improvement the new engine will provide. Apparently, it helps to mitigate the compromise between power and endurance, thus, a powerful power plant but still with impressive range.