JSF STOVL lift system contract signed

Rolls-Royce has signed a US$131 million contract with Pratt & Whitney to supply LiftSystems for the first six Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant F-35B Lightning II aircraft.

This order is significant and represents the first production contract for Rolls-Royce as part of its involvement in procurement program.

The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem® comprises a LiftFan, Roll Posts and 3 Bearing Swivel Module. Rolls-Royce will provide these through the propulsion system prime contractor Pratt & Whitney, with parts deliveries beginning as early as this month.

The scope of the contract also includes spare hardware, production investment and sustainment planning.