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GE Aerospace F110

The GE Aerospace F110 is a U.S. afterburning turbofan engine family for high-performance fighter aircraft, including F-16 and advanced F-15 variants. GE lists the current F110-GE-129 in the 29,000-pound thrust class and describes the engine family as a long-running propulsion option for allied F-15 and F-16 fleets.

GE Aerospace F110, Afterburning turbofan fighter engine, Support Equipment
Image source: F110-129 photo

Powered Aircraft

GE sources identify the F110 as a powerplant for F-16 and advanced F-15 aircraft, making this page a propulsion reference for those cataloged fighters.

Compatible itemItem typeCompatibility evidence
F-16 Fighting Falcon, Multirole fighter aircraft, Aircraft & UAVsF-16 Fighting FalconSingle-engine multirole fighter

GE's F110-GE-129 datasheet lists the Lockheed Martin F-16 as an application, and GE's current F110 page identifies the F-16/F-12 line as F110-powered.

Sources: F110-GE-129 turbofan engines, F110 Engine

F-15EX Eagle II, Multirole fighter aircraft, Aircraft & UAVsF-15EX Eagle IITwin-engine multirole fighter

GE says the F110 is delivered for the U.S. Air Force F-15EX and describes the engine as the certified, in-production option powering advanced F-15 aircraft.

Sources: F110 Engine, F110 FMS contract

Profile

Origin
United States
Built by
GE Aerospace
Type
Afterburning turbofan fighter engine
Service note
1980s-present
Produced
1980s-present
Variants
F110-GE-100, F110-GE-129, F110-GE-132

Also Known As

  • General Electric F110
  • F110-GE-129
  • F110-GE-100
  • F110-GE-132
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Specifications

Engine type
Afterburning turbofan fighter engine
Thrust class
29,000 lb (129 kN) for the F110-GE-129
Length
181.9-182.3 in (about 4.6 m), depending on source and configuration
Maximum diameter
46.5 in (about 1.2 m)
Airflow
270 lb/sec (122.4 kg/sec)
Bypass ratio
0.76
Applications
F-15, F-16, and Japan F-2 aircraft in GE-published F110-GE-129 data

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
GE describes the F110 family as having more than 11 million flight hours and four decades of continuous production and improvement.
Used by
U.S. Air Force, allied F-15 operators, allied F-16 operators

GE Aerospace F110 Videos

GE Aerospace F110 Images

GE Aerospace F110, Afterburning turbofan fighter engine, Support Equipment - view 1
Source: F110-GE turbofan engine photo

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Sources

F110 EnginePublisher: GE Aerospace | Note: Supports manufacturer background, current F110 specifications, F-15EX integration context, and F-16/F-15 application claims. | Accessed: 2026-06-25F110-GE-129 turbofan enginesPublisher: GE Aviation | Note: Supports F110-GE-129 thrust class, dimensions, airflow, bypass ratio, and listed F-15, F-16, and Japan F-2 applications. | Accessed: 2026-06-25F110 FMS contractPublisher: GE Aerospace | Note: Supports fleet context for F110-GE-129 engines powering allied F-15 and F-16 aircraft, plus GE's flight-hour and production-history claims. | Accessed: 2026-06-25F110-129 photoPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the primary F110 engine photo, including public-domain U.S. Air National Guard attribution. | Accessed: 2026-06-25F110-GE turbofan engine photoPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance for the gallery image of an F110 turbofan engine used with the F-16. | Accessed: 2026-06-25