Pratt & Whitney JT8D

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbofan engine
gptkbp:application commercial aviation
gptkbp:certifications FAA_certified
gptkbp:design_feature modular design
single-stage fan
high bypass ratio
two-stage high-pressure turbine
three-stage low-pressure turbine
gptkbp:developer developed from JT8
gptkbp:diameter 3.0 ft
gptkbp:engineType axial
high bypass ratio
gptkbp:firstFlight 1965
gptkbp:fuel_capacity improved over predecessors
gptkbp:fuelType Jet A
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pratt & Whitney JT8D
gptkbp:impact significant influence on engine design
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas_DC-9
gptkb:Boeing_727
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for modern turbofans
gptkbp:length 4.5 ft
gptkbp:maintenance 3,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:noise_level Stage 3 compliant
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Delta_Air_Lines
gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Alaska_Airlines
gptkb:Eastern_Air_Lines
gptkbp:operational_status 2006
gptkbp:operationalHistory widely used in the 1970s and 1980s
gptkbp:operationalStatus commercial airliners
gptkbp:produces over 14,000 units
gptkbp:propulsion 18,500 to 22,000 lbf
gptkbp:related_engine JT8D-1
JT8D-15
JT8D-17
JT8D-7
JT8D-219
JT8 family
Brayton_cycle
gptkbp:retired various aircraft models
gptkbp:retirementYear phased out in the 2000s
gptkbp:setting dual-spool
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_PW4000
gptkbp:variant multiple
gptkbp:weight 1,500 lb