What Happened
Enhanced Reliability And Cooling Capacity For Joint Strike Fighter
Honeywell Aerospace is developing upgrades to the F-35’s power and thermal management system to improve reliability and support future mission-system requirements. The upgrades include heat exchanger and liquid-cooling enhancements, software changes, and turbomachine durability improvements. Honeywell has delivered over 1,300 PTMS units, supporting more than 1 million flight hours globally. The company’s derivative architecture approach allows for future system upgrades while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure. This development was reported by an unknown source.