JT8 D series

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkb:Lockheed_L-1011_Tri_Star
gptkb:Boeing_737
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_DC-10
gptkbp:application commercial aviation
gptkbp:cancellation_reason high bypass ratio
gptkbp:certification FAA certified
gptkbp:compressor_type axial compressor
gptkbp:control_system hydromechanical control
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:diameter 56 inches
gptkbp:emissions_standard Stage 3
gptkbp:engine air start
widely used in the 1970s and 1980s
turbofan technology
gptkbp:engine_configuration twin-spool
pylon-mounted
various modifications available
2 or 3 per aircraft
gptkbp:engine_power high reliability
high thrust-to-weight ratio
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1965
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 12.5 feet
56 inches
3.5 feet
gptkbp:fuel_economy moderate
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label JT8 D series
gptkbp:impact significant impact on aviation industry
gptkbp:maintenance 3,000 hours
easy maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:noise_level low noise level
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Delta_Air_Lines
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Eastern_Air_Lines
gptkbp:number_of_engines two or three
gptkbp:operational_period commercial flights
gptkbp:operational_status retired from service
gptkbp:produces over 14,000 engines
gptkbp:propulsion 14,000 to 18,500 lbf
gptkbp:service up to 20,000 hours
gptkbp:successor gptkb:JT8_D-200
gptkbp:thrust_reverser_type cascade thrust reverser
gptkbp:turbine_type high-pressure turbine
gptkbp:type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Boeing_727
gptkbp:weight 3,000 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:JT8_D_engine_family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7