The General Electric J79 is an American axial flow turbojet engine introduced in the late 1950s, notable for its variable stator vanes that allowed stable operation across a wide speed range. It powered supersonic military aircraft including the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II and Convair B-58 Hustler.
Facts
SignificanceA revolutionary axial-flow turbojet that powered iconic Cold War-era fighters and bombers, with over 17,000 units produced. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderGeneral Electric Aircraft Engines 1 Displacement or Thrust17,900 lbf (80 kN) with afterburner, J79-GE-17 variant 1 Classification
Fuel or Cycle Sources
1. Wikipedia: General Electric J79
WikipediaDevelopment
It was produced for more than 30 years. Over 17,000 J79s were built in the US, and under license in Belgium, Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, and Japan.
General
The first flight of the engine was on 20 May 1955 with the engine installed in a General Electric J47-powered North American B-45C Tornado.
Introduction, engine type
The General Electric J79 is an axial-flow turbojet engine built for use in a variety of fighter and bomber aircraft and a supersonic cruise missile.
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