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First axial-flow jet engine approved for military and civilian use. In service from 1948 through 1978.
Top photo shows arrival at PASM on a truck from Texas with the B-36J components. The second photo shows the engine in restoration after cleaning, stripping and painting. Mounting base has to be cleaned and painted along with cutting and fitting clear Lexan over the cutouts.
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| Rated Output |
5,670 lbs thrust at 7,950 r.p.m. |
| Compressor |
12 stage axial |
| Turbine |
1 stage axial |
| Dry Weight |
2,707 lbs |
| After Burner |
Depending on series |
| Commonly Used On |
F-86E, F-86L, XF-91, B-36, B-45, KB-50J, B-47, XB-51, KC-97J |
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