General Electric T58-GE-8F Turboshaft Engine

Object Details

Physical Description: Type: Turboshaft; Power rating: 1,007 kW (1,350 shp) at 19,500 rpm; Compressor: 10-stage axial; Combustor: Annular; Turbine: 2-stage axial for gas generator, single-stage axial free power turbine; Weight: 138 kg (305 lb)
Summary: Developed under a 1953 U.S. Navy contract, the T58 was GE's first small gas turbine aircraft engine. Its first flight took place in 1957 in a modified Sikorsky HSS-1F helicopter powered by two YT58 engines. More than 6,000 T58 and CT58 (civilian version) engines were built between 1956 and 1984, most for military helicopters. A first-generation turbine engine, the T58 improved helicopter speed, payload, and safety.; Among military helicopter applications were the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King, Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, Kaman SH-2 Seasprite, Sikorsky HH-52 Sea Guard, and Boeing Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight. The CT58 was the first gas turbine helicopter engine certificated by the FAA, powering the Sikorsky S-62 for Los Angeles Airways beginning in late-1960. Other CT58-powered helicopters included the Sikorsky S-61 and Vertol 107.; This artifact powered a Navy Sikorsky SH-3G utility helicopter. The -8F also powered the Marine Sikorsky VH-3A VIP helicopters for Presidential use, and similar HH-3A search and rescue helicopters.

Dimensions: Length 149 cm (58.6 in.), Width 52.6 cm (20.7 in.), Height 54.6 cm (21.5 in.)