F143 Cruise Missile Engine

Kratos, GE Aerospace successfully ignite F143 cruise missile engine

Kratos and GE Aerospace have successfully ignited the F143 affordable cruise missile engine, advancing the program toward large-volume production. The low-cost turbojet is designed to power expendable and attritable weapon systems. The milestone supports Pentagon goals for mass-producible affordable munitions. The engine targets high-rate, low-cost manufacturing.