Pratt & Whitney TF30

The TF-30 is an afterburning turbofan produced by Pratt & Whitney. The engine powered early F-14 Tomcats, the F-111 and the A-7 Corsair.

First flight of the TF-30 was in 1964 and production continued until 1986.

The F-14A entered service with the U.S. Navy in 1973 powered by Pratt & Whitney TF30s. By the end of the decade, following numerous problems with the original engine the DoD began procuring the upgraded TF30-P-414A's. While these engines solved the servicability problems, the fuel consumption and thrust was comparable to the inital model.

In 1984 the General Electric's F110 was selected and designated the F110-GE-400 in Navy service.