General Electric CF700
| CF700 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) with its CF700 in the center of the vehicle | |
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| First run | 1960s |
| Major applications | Dassault Falcon 20 North American Sabreliner |
| Developed from | General Electric CJ610 |
The General Electric CF700 (military designation TF37) is a turbofan development of the CJ610. The CF700 has an uncommon rear-mounted fan connected directly to the low-pressure turbine blade for improved fuel economy.
Applications
- Dassault Falcon 20
- North American Sabreliner Series 75A and 80
- Lunar Landing Research Vehicle/Lunar Landing Training Vehicle
Specifications (CF700)
General characteristics
- Type: Single spool turbofan
- Length: 75.5 in (1,918 mm)
- Diameter: 33 in (838 mm))
- Dry weight: 735 lb (333.4 kg) with optional thrust reverser
Components
- Compressor: 8 stage high pressure compressor + 1 stage fan directly driven by the free LP turbine
- Turbine: 2 stage high pressure turbine, 1 stage low pressure turbine
- Fuel type: Aviation kerosene
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 4,200 lbf (18.68 kN)
- Bypass ratio: 2.0:1
- Air mass flow: 84 lb (38 kg)/s through the fan
- Specific fuel consumption: 0.67 lb/lbf·hr (68.3·kg/kN·h) at maximum cruising speed
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 6.6:1
See also
Related development
Comparable engines
Related lists
References
- ^ Model CF700. GE AE Website. Accessed 2 Nov 2009.
- ^ Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS (1962). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. London: Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd.
- Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS (1962). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. London: Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd.
- 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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