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Collins completes high-altitude testing of proposed F-35 power and cooling upgrade

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Collins Aerospace has completed altitude testing of its Enhanced Power and Cooling System, a proposed upgrade for the F-35 that is designed to increase electrical generation and thermal-management capacity. The system operated for several days at mission-representative power levels and across a range of operational limits and altitudes.

Discovered 2026-08-25T13:28:26.876261-07:00 | 2026-08-25T13:28:26.876261-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Collins’ completed testing advances its bid to challenge incumbent Honeywell for the F-35 power-system upgrade.
  • The Enhanced Power and Cooling System is intended to provide additional electrical and thermal capacity for future F-35 systems.
  • Testing at mission-representative power levels and across altitudes provides a key validation milestone before any potential aircraft integration or production decision.

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2026-08-25T13:28:26.876261-07:00
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