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Name of Image:J34-WE-22
Full Description: Developed by Westinghouse Electric Corporation
in the late 1940s, the J34 engine was an enlarged version of the earlier
Westinghouse J30. The J34 produced at least 3,000 lbs. of thrust
(depending on engine series) and was twice as powerful as its
predecessor. Several different series J34s were used in Air Force
experimental aircraft during the 1948-1953 period. A J34-WE-22, rated at
3,000 lbs. thrust, powered the tiny McDonnell XF-85 "Goblin." The
McDonnell XF-88A used two J34-WE-15 engines, each rated at 3,150 lbs.
thrust, while the XF-88B used two XJ34-WE-19s, each rated at 3,250 lbs.
thrust. Power for the Douglas X-3 "Stiletto" was provided by two
XJ34-WE-17s of 3,370 lbs. thrust each. The -15, -17, and -19 engines
were fitted with an afterburner for additional thrust when needed. The
engine on display, cut away to reveal internal components, is
representative of the basic J34 type engine.
Specifications:
Model: J34-WE-22
Compressor: 11-stage axial flow
Turbine: two-stage axial flow
Thrust: 3,000 lbs. max.
Weight: 1,200 lbs.
Max. RPM: 12,500
Cost: $68,000
Source:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/engines/engine.htm
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