EVENDALE, Ohio -- The Government of Singapore has ordered additional F110-GE-129C fighter engines from General Electric Company to power 12 new F-15SG aircraft. This order follows the December 2005 acquisition of F110-GE-129C engines from GE to power the initial 12 F-15SG aircraft. The F-15SG is an advanced version of the U.S. Air Force's F-15E Strike Eagle.
"We are thrilled with the announcement," said Al DiLibero, vice president of Turbofan/Turbojet Projects at GE Aviation. "The repeat order from a respected customer like Singapore underscores confidence in the F110 engine, the inherent value it delivers and our support of the product."
Singapore's repeat acquisition of the F110-GE-129C (rated at 29,000 pounds thrust) is the fourth F-15 aircraft order for the popular fighter engine. The Republic of Korea Air Force selected the F110 to power 40 F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft and took delivery in 2005.
Earlier this year, the Royal Saudi Air Force selected the F110 to re-engine its twin-engine Boeing F-15S aircraft; marking the first time an F-15 operator has switched engine models.
The F110-GE-129C engine model to power the Singapore F-15SG aircraft incorporates GE's Service Life Extension (SLEP) hardware, which includes the core of a successful CFM56 commercial engine, 3D aero technology and upgrades to the combustor and high-pressure turbine. The enhancements can help provide up to a 25 percent improvement in cost-per-flying hour, a significant on-wing increase and elimination of special inspections.
In 1999, the U.S. Air Force completed a highly successful field service evaluation of the F110-GE-129 powering the F-15, during which time the engine surpassed 1,900 engine flight-hours.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings.