J85 Rejuvenation Through Technology Insertion

Abstract

The history of the General Electric J85 turbojet engine is presented from its early inception as a single-use drone engine to its equipping of almost 3,000 frontline fighter and attack aircraft. The technology development to enable this progression and provide support of over 7,000 inservice engines is further discussed, allowing its continued use for the next 40 years. Specific examples of technology insertion are detailed, including a discussion of the innovative program leading to upgrade of the J85-powered T-38 fleet and options for the rest of the world's air forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010433

Entities

People

  • A. C. Ewing
  • P. N. Howell
  • T. A. Brisken

Organizations

  • GE Aerospace

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afterburning
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Bombers
  • Compressor Rotors
  • Compressors
  • Corrosion
  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Gas Turbine Nozzles
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Military Aircraft
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Turbines
  • Turbojet Engines

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs