Midweek Sortie 16: “The Alternate Heart”—How GE’s F110 Turned the Aircraft into Better Fighters during the Great Engine War

During the Great Engine War, GE’s F110 became the “alternate heart” for frontline fighters—offering thrust, operability, and sustainment, proving readiness can be engineered through rivalry.

“We are honored to reach this agreement with the U.S. Air Force, ensuring the F110-GE-129 remains the engine of choice for the world’s F-15 and F-16 fleets.”

—Amy Gowder, president and CEO, Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace.