The first -229 was flown in 1989 and has a thrust of 79 kN (17,800 lbf) (dry thrust) and 129.7 kN (29,160 lbf) with afterburner. It currently powers late model F-16s and the
F-15E Strike Eagle. Using technology developed from the
F119 and
F135 engine programs for the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, the current production F100-PW-229 EEP (Engine Enhancement Package) incorporates modern turbine materials, cooling management techniques, compressor aerodynamics, and electronic controls.
[4] Deliveries of the -229EEP began n 2009.