Propulsion
GE’s F414 Engine
For more than 30 years, the U.S. Navy has depended on F414 power. Today, the F414 continues to deliver for the most demanding combat missions.
The F414 engine proves its versatility every day as it continues to power front line fighters for armed forces around the globe. The power behind the F-18 Super Hornet, the F414 has become the engine of choice for an increasing number of advanced, next-generation combat aircraft.
Explore the F414 Engine
GE’s F414 features the latest technologies to enhance engine performance, improve engine durability, and reduce Life Cycle Cost (LCC) for current and future operators of next generation combat aircraft.
Advanced controls
- Dual channel. Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
- Advanced engine analytics capability
Fan
- New high-flow design
- Stage 2/3 blisk
High Pressure Compressor (HPC)
- Stage 1/2 blisk
- Stage 3 blisk
Combustor
- New annular combustor with multi-hole cooling design
High Pressure Turbine (HPT)
- Single crystal HPT blades
- Boltless retainers
- Thermally matched rotor/stator
Low Pressure Turbine (LPT)
- Single crystal HPT blades
- Boltless retainers
- Thermally matched rotor/stator
Afterburner & Nozzle
- Air-cooled flame holder system
- Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) seals
Proven design
Sharing its basic design with the venerable F404 engine, the F414 stands on a foundation of over 5,600 F404/F414 engines built, and a combined 18 million engine flight hours.
1,600+More than 1,600 F414 engines delivered
Unrestricted operation
The F414 offers unrestricted engine performance on demand with rapid engine throttle response and zero throttle restrictions. Excellent afterburner light and stablity ensure extra thrust is ready on demand when needed.
Five Million+
engine flight hours
Maintenance-focused
The F414 is designed to maximize time-on-wing, simplify maintenance and keep Life Cycle Costs low. Its six-module engine architecture is reliable, easy to maintain, and interchangeable. With no scheduled overhauls and on-condition maintenance, the F414 maximizes engine availability.
Eight nationsEight nations have F414-powered aircraft in operation or on order
Engine Specifications
F414-GE-400
F414-GE-39E
F414-INS6
Thrust Class
22,000 lb
22,000 lb
22,000 lb
Length
154 in
154 in
154 in
Maximum diameter
35 in
35 in
35 in
Airflow
170 lb/sec
170 lb/sec
170 lb/sec
Pressure Ratio
30:1
30:1
30:1
F414 applications
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Twin engine, supersonic multirole fighter
Country of origin:
USA
Entry to service:
1999
Number Produced:
600+
Powerplant:
F414 - GE - 400
Boeing E/A-18G Growler
Twin engine, supersonic electronic warfare aircraft
Country of origin:
USA
Entry to service:
2009
Number Produced:
150+
Powerplant:
F414 - GE - 400
Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen NG
Single engine, supersonic multirole fighter
Country of origin:
Sweeden
Entry to service:
2021
Number Produced:
150+
Powerplant:
F414 - GE - 39E
KAI KF-21 Boramae
Advanced twin engine, supersonic multirole fighter
Country of origin:
South Korea
Entry to service:
Expected 2026
Number Produced:
Forecast production, 120+
Powerplant:
F414 - GE - 400K
HAL Tejas Mark 2
Single engine, supersonic multirole fighter
Country of origin:
India
Entry to service:
Expected 2026
Number Produced:
Forecast production, 100+
Powerplant:
F414 - INS6
NASA X-59 QueSST
Single engine, quiet supersonic technology research aircraft
Country of origin:
USA
Entry to service:
Expected 2022
Number Produced:
1
Powerplant:
F414 - GE - 100
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