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J79

Engine

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GE turbojet engine family, used on the F-104, F-4, and B-58 aircraft.

Subtopics

  • J79- 5 GE turbojet engine. Out of Production. Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust.
  • J79-17 GE turbojet engine. Out of Production. Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust.