Garrett F109

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F109 / TFE109
Type Turbofan
National origin United States
Manufacturer Garrett AiResearch
First run 1980s
Major applications Fairchild T-46

The Garrett F109 (Company designation TFE109) was a small turbofan engine developed for the Fairchild T-46 by Garrett AiResearch. With the United States Air Force's cancellation of the T-46 program in 1986, further development of the engine ceased,and with it the civil TFE109 version.

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Length: 942 mm (37.1 in)

Diameter: 523 mm (20.6 in)

Dry Weight: 182 kg (400 lb)

Performance Ratings:

  • (Max takeoff) 5.92 kN (1,330 lb st)
  • (Max continuous at 9,145 M/30,000 ft at Mach 0.5) 1.78 kN (400 lb st)

Specific Fuel Consumption:

  • (At max takeoff) 11.10 mg/Ns (0.392 lb/hr/lb st)

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[edit] References

  • Gunston, Bill (2006). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines, 5th Edition. Phoenix Mill, Gloucestershire, England, UK: Sutton Publishing Limited. ISBN 0-7509-4479-X. 
  • Gunston, Bill (1988). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89, 79th Edition. Jane's Information Group, Coulsdon, Surrey, England, UK: Jane's Information Group Limited ISBN 0-7106-0867-5

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