General Electric F414 - Variants

Variants

F414-GE-400

• This variant flies in the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. It was also proposed for the unbuilt naval F-117N variant of the F-117 Nighthawk.

F414-EDE

• The "Enhanced Durability Engine" or "EDE" variant, includes an improved high pressure turbine (HPT) and high pressure compressor (HPC). The HPT is redesigned to withstand slightly higher temperatures and includes aerodynamic changes. The HPC has been redesigned to 6 stages, down from 7. These changes were aimed at reducing SFC by 2% and three times greater component durability.

F414-EPE

• The "Enhanced Performance Engine" or "EPE" variant, includes a new core and a redesigned fan and compressor. The new engine version offers up to a 20 percent thrust boost, which increases its thrust to 26,400 pounds (120 kN), giving it an almost 11:1 thrust/weight ratio.

F414M

• Used by the EADS Mako/HEAT. Derated thrust to 12,500 lbf (55.6 kN) dry and 16,850 lbf (75 kN) wet. This version was proposed for international versions of the Korean T-50 series of trainers and fighter aircraft, but was later superseded by a new offer with a standard F414.

F414G

• This variant is produced for the Saab JAS 39 Gripen Demonstrator. It is slightly modified for use in a single engine Gripen contrary to a twin-engine aircraft like the F/A-18. With this engine, the Gripen Demonstrator reached Mach 1.2 in supercruise (without afterburner).

F414BJ

• Proposed for Dassault Falcon SSBJ. This variant would produce around 12,000 lbf (53 kN) of thrust without use of afterburner.

F414-GE-INS6

• India's Aeronautical Development Agency selected the F414-GE-INS6 engine to power the Mk II version of the HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force. 99 engines were ordered in October 2010. The engine is to produce more thrust than previous F414 versions. It features a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) system. The F414-GE-INS6 is to have six stages. The engines are to be delivered by 2013.