Pratt & Whitney J75
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| Type | Turbojet |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
| First run | 1955 |
| Major applications | Boeing 707 F-105 Thunderchief F-106 Delta Dart Lockheed U-2 Douglas DC-8 |
| Developed from | Pratt & Whitney J57 |
| Developed into | Pratt & Whitney GG4/FT4 |
The Pratt & Whitney J75 (company designation: JT4A) was an axial-flow turbojet engine first flown in 1955. A two-spool design in the 17,000 lbf (76 kN) thrust class, the J75 was essentially the bigger brother of the Pratt & Whitney J57 (JT3C). It was known in civilian service as the JT4A, and in a variety of stationary roles as the GG4 and FT4.
Design and development
In military use, the J75 was used on the Lockheed U-2, the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, and the Convair F-106 Delta Dart. It was also utilized in the prototype and experimental Lockheed A-12, North American YF-107, Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III, Martin P6M SeaMaster, and Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow.
Before the arrival of the Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engine, the JT4A was used to power certain Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 models, bringing improved field performance in the medium-range Boeing 707-220 and Douglas DC-8-20, and intercontinental range in the Boeing 707-320 and the Douglas DC-8-30.
After its relatively short lifetime in the aircraft role, the JT4A found more enduring use in the naval role, where the FT4 was produced in a variety of models between 18,000 and 22,000 hp. Well-known uses include the first all-turbine warships, the Canadian Template:Sclass-s, as well as the United States Coast Guard's Template:Sclass-s, and it was considered for the US Navy's Template:Sclass-. The same basic powerplant saw much wider use as a peak demand power turbine running on natural gas. From its introduction in 1960 over 1,000 FT4s have been sold, with many of them still in operation for electrical generation. Outdated by modern standards, refits are available that add catalytic converters to lower their emissions.
Variants
- J75-P-3
- 16,470 lbf (73.26 kN) thrust
- J75-P-5
- 17,200 lbf (76.51 kN) thrust
- J75-P-13B
- 17,000 lbf (75.62 kN) thrust
- J75-P-15W
- 24,500 lbf (108.98 kN) afterburning thrust
- J75-P-17
- 24,500 lbf (108.98 kN) afterburning thrust[1]
- J75-P-19
- 24,500 lbf (108.98 kN) afterburning thrust[1]
- J75-P-19W
- 26,500 lbf (117.88 kN) afterburning thrust with water injection[1]
- JT4A-3
- 15,800 lbf (70.28 kN)[1]
- JT4A-4
- 15,800 lbf (70.28 kN)
- JT4A-9
- 16,800 lbf (74.73 kN)[1]
- JT4A-11
- 17,500 lbf (77.84 kN) thrust[1]
- JT4A-29
- (J75-P-19W) 26,500 lbf (117.88 kN) afterburning thrust with water injection[1]
Applications
- J75
- Avro Canada CF-105 Mk1 Arrow
- Convair F-106 Delta Dart
- Lockheed A-12
- Lockheed U-2
- Martin P6M SeaMaster
- North American F-107
- Republic F-105 Thunderchief
- Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III
- JT4A
- Boeing 707 (specifically, the 707-220 and 707-320)
- Douglas DC-8 (specifically, the DC-8-20 and DC-8-30)
Specifications (J75 / JT4A-3)
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Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Turbojet
- Length: 144.1 in (3,660 mm)[2]
- Diameter: 43 in (1,092 mm)
- Dry weight: 5,020 lb (2,277.0 kg)
Components
- Compressor: Two-spool axial compressor
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 15,800 lbf (70.28 kN) at 8,000 rpm
- Overall pressure ratio: 12:1
- Specific fuel consumption: 0.8 lb/(h·lbf)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 3.147 lbf/lb (0.308 kN/kg) (maximum thrust/dry weight)
See also
Related development
Comparable engines
Related lists
Notes
References
- Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS (1962). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. London: Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd.
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