The contracts cover production of 17 LiftSystems for F-35B fighter aircraft, plus support and were agreed between Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney, the propulsion provider for the F-35 programme.
John Gallo, Rolls-Royce, president defense programs: said, "Rolls-Royce remains committed to reducing LiftSystem costs to meet affordability requirements for the F-35 Lightning II program. Through more than 150 affordability initiatives, we are focused on innovation and delivering cost reduction to the program and the operators."
The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem is comprised of a LiftFan, 3-Bearing Swivel Module, a roll post under each wing, and a shaft connected to the aircraft's F135 engine.
The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem was recently recognised as a finalist for the MacRobert Award in the UK, the award for innovation in engineering given by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
