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Engine, General Electric J73-GE-3F Turbojet
Object Details
- Physical Description
- Type: Turbojet
- Thrust: 40,032 N (9,000 lb) at 8,000 rpm
- Compressor: 12-stage axial
- Combustor: 10 combustion chambers
- Turbine: 2-stage axial
- Weight: 1,633 kg (3,600 lb)
- Summary
- GE began design work in 1949 on the XJ47-21 (later J73-GE-3) in response to an Air Force requirement for an all-weather engine capable of attaining 18.2 km (60,000 ft.) altitude. After a problematic development program, the J73 passed its 150-hour military qualification test in 1954. The engine was considered by various manufacturers as a power plant for the Boeing KC-97, Boeing B-47C, Republic F-84, and the Northrop YF-89E aircraft. However, only North American made a commitment for its F-86H fighter.
- The J73 produced almost 50 percent more thrust than its J47 predecessor, and was GE's engine to incorporate titanium, a two-stage turbine, variable stators (inlet guide vanes), and cannular combustor. It became operational in the North American F-86H in 1953, powering this aircraft to a world speed record of 1,038 km/hr (649 mph) over a 500 km (313 mile) course. A total of 876 -3 engines were purchased by the Air Force, with production completed in 1956.
- Credit Line
- Gift of the New England Air Museum
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Date
- 1954
- Inventory Number
- A19870353000
- Manufacturer
- General Electric Aircraft Engines
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet)
- Dimensions
- Length 508 cm (200 in.), Diameter 93.3 cm (36.75in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
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- Record ID
- nasm_A19870353000
- Usage
- Not determined