Pratt & Whitney F119

The first operational fifth-generation fighter engine, combining a two-dimensional pitch-vectoring nozzle with stealth shaping to power the F-22 Raptor. Two F119-PW-100 engines give the F-22 sustained supersonic cruise (supercruise) without afterburner.

In service since 2005

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-10

156

kN thrust

2,268

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

US ITAR-controlled

Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.

Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2005. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Overview

Pratt & Whitney and the U.S. Air Force publicly describe the F119 only as a "35,000-lb thrust class" engine; the exact maximum thrust remains classified, which is why this record omits a thrust-to-weight figure rather than pair a public thrust class with a precise-looking ratio. The engine's pitch-vectoring nozzle deflects thrust up to 20 degrees, giving the F-22 maneuverability at high angles of attack that a fixed nozzle cannot match. Publicly reported unit-cost estimates for the F119 vary widely by source and contract year, from roughly $9.5 million (2006 contract basis) to $16-18 million in inflation-adjusted GAO estimates, too wide a spread to state a single figure with confidence.

Powers these platforms

Systems in the WeaponSpecs database that list the Pratt & Whitney F119 as their engine.

F-22A Raptor

Full specifications

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Physical specifications
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.	2,268 kg

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion specifications
Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable).	156 kN Stronger than 85% of engines
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…	Afterburning turbofan

Specifications compiled from public Pratt & Whitney and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-10.

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