| SPECIFICATIONS - Model: J79-GE-17 |
| Type: Afterburning turbojet engine |
Length: |
17.4 ft (5.3 m) |
| Diameter: |
3.2 ft (1.0 m) |
| Dry weight: |
3,850 lb (1,750 kg) |
| Components |
Compressor: |
17-stage axial with variable stator vanes |
| Combustors: |
Cannular |
Turbine: |
3-stage axial |
| Performance |
| Maximum Takeoff Thrust with Afterburner: |
17,835 lbf (79.3 kN) |
| Military Power Rating: |
11,905 lbf (52.9 kN) |
| Overall pressure ratio: |
13.5:1 |
| Turbine inlet temperature: |
1,210 �F (655 �C) |
| Specific fuel consumption with afterburner: |
1.965 lb/(h�lbf) (200 kg/(h�kN)) |
| Specific fuel consumption at military thrust: |
0.85 lb/(h�lbf) (87 kg/(h�kN)) |
| Thrust-to-weight ratio: |
4.6:1 (45.4 N/kg) |
