General Electric J73
The General Electric J73 turbojet was developed by General Electric from the earlier J47 engine. Its original USAF designation was J47-21, but the innovative features (variable inlet guide vanes, and single-shell combustor case) led to its redesignation as J73.
Variants
- J73-GE-1
- J73-GE-3
- 9,200 lbf (40.92 kN) for the North American F-86H Sabre
- J73-GE-5
Applications
Specifications (J73-GE-5)
Data from Flight.[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Turbojet
- Length: 200 in (5 m)
- Diameter: 39.5 in (1 m)
- Dry weight: 3,650 lb (1,656 kg)
Components
- Compressor: 12 stage, axial flow, variable inlet guide vanes
- Combustors: 10 cannular combustion chambers
- Turbine: 2 stage
Performance
See also
- Related development
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill (2006). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines, 5th Edition. Phoenix Mill, Gloucestershire, England, UK: Sutton Publishing Limited. ISBN 0-7509-4479-X.
- Kay, Anthony L. (2007). Turbojet History and Development 1930-1960 Volume 2:USSR, USA, Japan, France, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy and Hungary (1st ed.). Ramsbury: The Crowood Press. ISBN 978-1861269393.
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