The General Electric F404 and F412 are a family of afterburning turbofan engines in the 10,500–19,000 lbf (47–85 kN) class (static thrust). The series is produced by GE Aerospace. Partners include Volvo Aero, which builds the RM12 variant.

One of the most versatile engines in its class, GE Aerospace’s F404 engine is a compelling choice for new armed forces applications around the globe. Selected to power the new T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer for the U.S. Air Force, the F404 continues to set the standard for performance, simplicity, and capability aboard a growing range of ...

The F404-GE-402 provides higher power, improved fuel efficiency and increased mission capability for the combat-prov-en Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet. Advanced technology and materials applied to the turbine and afterburner sections result in increased performance while maintain-ing the F404’s characteristic durability. The F404-GE-102 is a ...

Apr 4, 2019 · Over four decades, the F404 developed and produced at GE’s Lynn, Massachusetts, plant has powered thousands of F/A-18 Hornets for the U.S. Navy and other Allied nations, as well as other aircraft applications, most notably the U.S. Air Force (USAF) F …

Mar 27, 2025 · GE Aerospace said by 2016, it fulfilled its commitment to HAL and delivered 65 F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas LCA. "With no additional engine orders on the horizon, the production line for F404 ...

Mar 22, 2025 · The ge f404-IN20 engine, tailored for the Tejas Mk1A with an impressive 84 kN thrust rating, is expected to arrive in India by April 2025. This delivery is set to accelerate production at HAL, providing a major boost to India’s indigenous fighter aircraft fleet.

Mar 27, 2025 · In a major boost to India’s defense capabilities, General Electric (GE) has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).

Mar 26, 2025 · The F404-IN20 engine, a variant of GE’s proven F404 family, is designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency, making it an ideal powerplant for the Tejas LCA Mk 1A. This single-engine multirole fighter jet is a cornerstone of India’s defense strategy, aimed at bolstering its air force with advanced, domestically ...

Mar 27, 2025 · GE Aerospace has officially kicked off a critical phase of support for India’s indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program, confirming the delivery of the first F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 25, 2025.

Developed for the Korean KAI/LMTAS T-50 advanced trainer/light fighter, the F404-GE-102 is the latest derivative of the F404 family. It includes single-engine safety features and a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) derived from GE’s F414 engine.