Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.08.2023
The 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight performs an engine operation certification on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 8, 2023. Each F-22 Raptor is equipped with two engines. By combining sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust, the F-22 is capable of cruising at supersonic airspeeds without using an afterburner. This......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.08.2023
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Perez, propulsion craftsman, 3rd Maintenance Squadron, prepares to perform an engine operation certification on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 8, 2023. Each F-22 Raptor is equipped with two engines. By combining sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust, the F-22 is capable of cruising at......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.08.2023
The 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight performs an engine operation certification on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 8, 2023. Each F119 produces 35,000 pounds of thrust and is the first operational engine for 5th Generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Andrew Britten)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.02.2023
Airman First Class Kenneth Kim, 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeyman, operates a Washington overhead crane for a gearbox replacement on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 2, 2023. Airmen who fall under the propulsion career field test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.02.2023
Airman First Class Max Wasilewski, 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeyman, performs a gearbox replacement on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 2, 2023. Each F119 produces 35,000 pounds of thrust and is the first operational engine for 5th Generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Andrew Britten)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.02.2023
Airman First Class Kenneth Kim, left, Airman First Class Max Wasilewski, center, and Senior Airman Mariah Owens, 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeymen, carry out a gearbox replacement on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 2, 2023. Airmen who fall under the propulsion career field test, maintain and repair all parts of the......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.02.2023
Airman First Class Max Wasilewski, 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeyman performs a gearbox replacement on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 2, 2023. Each F119 produces 35,000 pounds of thrust and is the first operational engine for 5th Generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Andrew Britten)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 08.02.2023
Airman First Class Max Wasilewski, 3rd Maintenance Squadron propulsion journeyman, performs a gearbox replacement on a Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, August 2, 2023. Each F-22 Raptor is equipped with two engines. By combining sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust, the F-22 is capable of cruising at supersonic airspeeds without......
