GE J79 Engine - S.O.A.P.

Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder is Playing.


GE J79 Engine Airflow.

GE J79 Compressor
GE J79 Tailpipe

SPECIFICATIONS - Model: J79-GE-15
Compressor 17-stage axial
Turbine 3-stage axial
Maximum Takeoff Thrust with Afterburner 17,000 lbs.
Military Power Rating 10,900 lbs.
Weight 3,850 lbs.
Length 17 ft. 5 in.
Diameter 3 ft. 2 in.


Sgt. Koopman sitting in front of the S.O.A.P. machine.

Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program


Sgt. Koopman sitting in front of the S.O.A.P. machine.



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