The aircraft is powered by two General Electric F414-GE-400 engines. The engines
are low bypass, axial-flow, twin-spool turbofans with afterburner. The three stage fan (low pressure
compressor) and the seven stage high pressure compressor are each driven by a single stage turbine.
The basic functions are supported by the engine driven accessory gearbox which drives the engine fuel
pump, variable exhaust nozzle (VEN/start) fuel pump, lubrication and oil scavenge pump, engine fuel
control, and alternator. Fuel flow from the VEN/start pump is used to drive the VEN actuator and to
provide initial fuel pressure for main engine start.
The maximum afterburner thrust (MAX) in the 20,700 pound class.
An inlet device is installed in each engine intake to reduce the aircraft radar signature and to
improve survivability