Statistics
CTOL refers to which variant?
Conventional Takeoff/Landing - F135 A
What does FETT stand for?
Bonus if you can name the ECU engine #.
First Engine to Test.
FX 601
Name one of the CIPT's representing in the Belcan ECU Sync group?
Mechanical Systems, HPC, Fan
Which is a step in the industrial process?
-CRD
-TJR
-ZPM
ZPM
STOVL stands for which variant?
Short Takeover Vertical Landing - F135B.
ECU stands for what?
Bonus if you can share a goal of the program.
Engine Core Upgrade
The STOVL variant uses ____ this____ to produce vertical lift and thrust.
A shaft driven lift fan.
This is the name of the North Star/Guiding Principle of the ECU program in which CIPT's are expected to adhere to.
ECU "Big Rules"
The F135 engine produces how many (lbs.) of thrust?
40K. lbs.
HPC stand for what?
Bonus if you can name a Belcan team member on the team.
High Pressure Compressor
A single stage ___(this)__ helps power the fan.
The High Pressure Turbine (HPT).
What year was the first F135 built?
The first production engine was built in 2009.
The length of the F135 engine is approx. how many inches?
Between 220 in. (CTOL/CV) & 369 in. (STOVL).
What does IPT stand for?
Integrated Product Team
What component helps improve fuel efficiency and thrust through a three-stage process.
The fan.
_____ is a practice that utilizes 3D models within CAD software to define specifications for individual components and product assemblies. It includes assembly-level bill of materials, engineering configurations, and design intent.
Model-Based Definition (MBD)
How many countries participate in the F-35 program?
Bonus if you can name 3 countries we currently do business with.
20
Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Belgium, Poland, Singapore, Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Greece, Romania
What does PDR stand for?
Preliminary Design Review
The High Pressure Compressor (HPC) is made up of how many stages; which are responsible for boosting air pressure necessary for combustion.
(6) stages.
Name two ways the ECU program hopes to improve the base engine.
Improvements in features including thrust and fuel efficiency as well as a cooling system issue known in the F-35 as "Bleed Air".