General Electric YJ101
| YJ101 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Aircraft Engines |
| First run | 1978 |
| Major applications | Northrop YF-17 |
| Developed into | General Electric F404 |
The General Electric YJ101 was an afterburning turbofan engine in the 15,000 lbf class (static thrust). Developed for the Northrop YF-17 entry in the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) competition, the YJ101 formed the basis for General Electric's highly successful F404 engine.
The bypass ratio was intentionally designed to be very low, to avoid the inlet instability issues associated with earlier TF30 engines on the F-111. For marketing reasons, the engine was designated as a "J" (jet) type, and not an "F" (fan) engine. In fact, some engineers described the YJ101 as a "leaky turbojet".
Applications
Specifications (YJ101)
General characteristics
- Type: Turbofan
- Length:
- Diameter:
- Dry weight:
Components
- Compressor: axial
- Combustors: annular
Performance
- Maximum power output:
- Power-to-weight ratio:
See also
- Related development
- Related lists
References
- Spick, Mike (2000). The Great Book of Modern Warplanes. Osceola, WI: MBI Publishing Company. ISBN 0-7603-0893-4.
External links
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