The legendary F4U Corsair comes alive as its massive Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine starts up — pure WWII aviation history, raw power, and mechanical soul in one moment. Turn the sound on 🔊 #F4UCorsair #RadialEngine #Warbirds #AviationHistory #EngineStart | Warbirds

Pratt & Whitney YF119-PW-100L Augmented Turbofan In the 1980s Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp., developed the YF119 prototype engine to meet USAF and U.S. Navy requirements for the Advanced Tactical Fighter Demonstration/Validation program. In 1990 it flew in both the Lockheed-Boeing-General Dynamics YF-22 and the Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23 prototype aircraft. To reduce maintenance, Pratt & Whitney designed the engine to use 40 percent fewer parts when compared to the t

As we celebrate 100 years of powering innovation and freedom, we’re inspired by the stories of pilots such as Lt. Edwin Cottrell, who credits the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine with saving his life during a crucial mission on December 17, 1944. Watch to learn about Cottrell’s incredible story. #100YearsOfFlight | Pratt & Whitney

Diversity. Collaboration. Innovation. These key values live within the heart of our company culture. It’s the combination of these values that not only allow our people to excel in their personal roles, but also contribute to a greater good in creating some of the most technologically advanced engines in the world. Want to feel empowered to transform the future of flight? Then you’ll #FitRightIn! #WeArePW #Aviation #InnovationThatMatters | Pratt & Whitney