General Electric J79-GE-21

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:North_American_F-100_Super_Sabre
gptkbp:application gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:average_temperature 1,500 ° F
gptkbp:check_in_time optional
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system hydromechanical
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:development 1950s
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 4 in
gptkbp:emissions_standard low
gptkbp:engine modular
Brayton cycle
air start
J79 family
gptkbp:engine_configuration gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:engine_power 2,500 hours
gptkbp:engine_type open cycle
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
gptkbp:fuel_economy high
0.85 lb/lbf/hr
high at full throttle
gptkbp:fuel_type JP-4
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering turbojet technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Electric J79-GE-21
gptkbp:influence subsequent jet engine designs
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1955
gptkbp:invention multiple patents filed
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive
gptkbp:legacy widely used in 1960s aircraft
gptkbp:length 15 ft 9 in
gptkbp:maintenance 1,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:marketed_as limited
gptkbp:noise_level moderate
gptkbp:notable_mission strategic air power
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkbp:number_of_engines over 20,000
gptkbp:operational_history extensive in military aviation
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 miles
gptkbp:propulsion not available
17,000 lbf
4.47
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:F110_engine
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing improvements
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:service_ceiling 50,000 ft
gptkbp:turbine_type single spool
gptkbp:type turbojet
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