Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Unveiled

Pratt & Whitney, along with Northrop Grumman, unveiled the first X-47B air vehicle for the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program. The X-47B is powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220U engine.

The unveiling ceremony offered a first look at the most technologically advanced unmanned air vehicle in development.

"To see this revolutionary unmanned combat air system equipped with a Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220U engine is truly a proud moment," says Michael Ondas, Pratt & Whitney UCAS-D program manager. "To see the tangible results of our design and development efforts is very rewarding. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment with Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Navy, and the entire X-47B team."

Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $54 million contract to develop and integrate the engine and exhaust system for the X-47B.

The Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-220U engine, a derivative of the F-100-PW-220E, is capable of providing up to 16,000 lb of thrust while operating in a maritime environment, including carrier deck operations. pratt-whitney.com