Garrett F109
| 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.
Applications
Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: Turbofan
- Length: 942 mm (37.1 in)
- Diameter: 523 mm (20.6 in)
- Dry weight: 182 kg (400 lb)
Components
- Compressor: Dual high pressure centrifugal, driven off high pressure turbine.
- Combustors: Annular
- Fuel type: JET A
Performance
- Maximum thrust: (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)
See also
Related development
Comparable engines
Related lists
References
- Gunston, Bill (2006). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines, 5th Edition. Phoenix Mill, Gloucestershire, England, UK: Sutton Publishing Limited. ISBN 0-7509-4479-X.
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