General Electric TF34
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| A TF34 mounted on the starboard pylon of an S-3B Viking aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). | |
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| First run | 1971 |
| Major applications | A-10 Thunderbolt II S-3 Viking |
| Variants | General Electric CF34 |
The General Electric TF34 is a military turbofan engine used on the A-10 Thunderbolt II and S-3 Viking. Developed by GE Aircraft Engines during the late 1960s, the original engine comprises a single stage fan, driven by a 4-stage low pressure (LP) turbine, supercharging a 14-stage high pressure (HP) compressor, driven by a 2-stage HP turbine. An annular combustor is featured. The TF34-GE-400A is rated at 9,275 lbf (41.26 kN) static thrust.
The civilian variant, the CF34, is used on a number of business and regional jets.
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A TF34 attached to an A-10 Thunderbolt II
Applications
- A-10 Thunderbolt[1]
- S-3 Viking
- Sikorsky S-72
- Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel - possible, not confirmed.[2]
Specifications (TF34)
General characteristics
- Type: twin-shaft, bypass turbofan engine
- Length: 103 in (2.62m)
- Diameter: 49 in (1.24m)
- Dry weight: 1670 lbs (757 kg)
Components
- Compressor: single-stage fan, 14 stage HP axial flow compressor
- Combustors: annular
- Turbine: 4 stage LP, 2 stage HP
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 9,250 lb (41.2 kN)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 5.6:1
See also
- Related development
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
- ↑ "Fact Sheet: A-10 THUNDERBOLT II". USAF. 2012-05-21. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ↑ Fulghum, David A.; Bill Sweetman (14 December 2009). "Stealth over Afghanistan". Aviation Week. McGraw-Hill: 26–27.
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