General Electric J73
1950s American turbojet engine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"J73" redirects here. For other uses, see J73 (disambiguation).
The General Electric J73 turbojet was developed by General Electric from the earlier J47 engine. Its original USAF designation was J47-21, but with innovative features including variable inlet guide vanes, double-shell (inner and outer) combustor case, and 50% greater airflow was redesignated J73. Its only operational use was in the North American F-86H.
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J73 | |
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Cutaway of a J73 at the NMUSAF | |
Type | Turbojet |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | General Electric |
Major applications | North American F-86H Sabre |
Number built | 870 |
Developed from | General Electric J47 |
Developed into | General Electric J79 |
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