General Electric T64

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Type Turboshaft
National origin United States
Manufacturer GE Aviation
Major applications AH-56 Cheyenne
Alenia G.222
DHC-5 Buffalo
CH-53 Sea Stallion
CH-53E Super Stallion



The General Electric T64 is a free-turbine turboshaft engine that was developed for use on helicopters. GE introduced the engine in 1964. The original engine design included technical innovations such as corrosion resistant and high-temperature coatings.[1] The engine features a high pressure ratio, yielding low specific fuel consumption.

Later versions of the engine produce from 3,925 to 4,750 shp (2,927 to 3,542 kW).[2]

The engine was designed to accommodate different gearboxes, or shaft drive for helicopter or turboprop fixed-wing applications. The engine could be operated between 100 degrees upward and 45 degrees downward for STOL or Helicopter applications.[3]

Versions

T64-GE-1 
3,080 hp (2,296.76 kW)
T64-GE-2 
Turbo-shaft : 2,810 hp (2,095.42 kW) at 5,200 output rpm[4]
T64-GE-4 
Turbo-prop, reduction gearbox below centre-line, airscrew brake and bolt-on control unit : 2,850 hp (2,125.24 kW) at 1,160 propeller rpm.[4]
T64-GE-6 
Turbo-shaft : 2,850 hp (2,125.24 kW) at 13,600 engine rpm.[4]
T64-GE-7 
3,925 hp (2,926.87 kW)
T64-GE-8 
Turbo-prop, reduction gearbox above centre-line, airscrew brake and bolt-on control unit : 2,850 hp (2,125.24 kW) at 1,160 propeller rpm.[4]
T64-GE-10
2,970 hp (2,214.73 kW)
T64-GE-16 
3,485 hp (2,598.76 kW)
T64-GE-100
4,330 hp (3,228.88 kW)
T64-GE-412 
3,695 hp (2,755.36 kW)
T64-GE-413 
3,925 hp (2,926.87 kW)
T64-GE-415 
4,380 hp (3,266.17 kW)
T64-GE-416 
4,380 hp (3,266.17 kW)
T64-GE-419 
4,750 hp (3,542.07 kW)
T64-GE-423 
3,925 hp (2,926.87 kW)
CT64-820-1 
2,850 hp (2,125.24 kW)
CT64-820-3 
3,130 hp (2,334.04 kW)
CT64-820-4 
3,130 hp (2,334.04 kW)
T64/P4D
3,400 hp (2,535.38 kW)

Sources: Vectorsite,[5]

Applications

Specifications (T64-GE-100)

Data from Gas Turbine Engines[6]

General characteristics

  • Type: Turboshaft
  • Length: 79 in (2,007 mm)
  • Diameter: 20 in (508 mm)
  • Dry weight: 720 lb (327 kg)

Components

  • Compressor: Axial, 14 stage high pressure compressor
  • Combustors: Annular
  • Turbine: Axial, 2 stage high pressure turbine, 2 stage low pressure turbine
  • Fuel type: Aviation kerosene
  • Oil system: Pressure spray / splash

Performance

Notes

  1. GE T64 page, GlobalSecurity.org, accessed October 29, 2007.
  2. T64 turboshaft page, GE Aviation, accessed October 29, 2007.
  3. Flying Magazine: 68. May 1962. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS (1962). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. London: Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd. 
  5. Sikorsky Giant Helicopters: S-64, S-65, & S-80. Vectorsite, 1 March 2008.
  6. Gas Turbine Engines. Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book 2009. p. 118.
  7. "The history of North American small gas turbine aircraft engines". 

References

  • Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS (1962). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. London: Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd. 

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