General Electric J79-GE-17

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:application fighter jets
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system mechanical
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
used for turbine cooling
gptkbp:design_features afterburner
gptkbp:development 1950s
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 4 in
gptkbp:emissions_standard moderate
gptkbp:engine Brayton cycle
air start
upgraded versions available
mass produced
gptkbp:engine_configuration modular design
inline
single engine
gptkbp:engine_power high speed performance
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1958
gptkbp:fuel_economy moderate
high at full throttle
gptkbp:fuel_type JP-4
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering jet engine technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Electric J79-GE-17
gptkbp:is_tested_for static testing
gptkbp:legacy influenced future jet engine designs
gptkbp:length 15 ft 9 in
gptkbp:maintenance short
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:noise_level high
gptkbp:operational_range high speed
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:propulsion 4.5:1
17,000 lbf
gptkbp:related_aircraft naval aircraft
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:service_history used in military aircraft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:General_Electric_F404
gptkbp:turbine_type single spool
gptkbp:type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II
gptkbp:variant gptkb:J79-GE-15
gptkbp:weight 3,800 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_Electric_F101
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5