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JT9D-3A

Engine · USA

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Pratt and Whitney turbofan engine. Out of Production. Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust.

Thrust (sl): 189.800 kN (42,669 lbf). Thrust (sl): 19,355 kgf. Engine: 4,013 kg (8,847 lb). Thrust to Weight Ratio: 5.3.

Family
Turbofan
Country
USA
Propellants
Air/Kerosene
Stages
NASA 747