Pratt & Whitney developed the TF30 turbofan engine as a private venture, originally working with Douglas Aircraft in early marketing considerations for the DC-9 small jet transport. However, what was a roughly half-scale version of the earlier JT3D ended up with no commercial application, but did find substantial military application, resulting in the first American turbofan equipped with an afterburner.

The engine, rated in the 89,000 N (20,000 lb) thrust class, completed its official military qualification tests in 1965, and powered the Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) A-7A, B, and C Corsair II; General Dynamics F-111; and Grumman F-14A Tomcat aircraft. Production of the TF30 series stopped in 1986.

The museum's TF30, built by Pratt & Whitney without an afterburner in 1966, powered an LTV A-7A.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date Circa 1966 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet) Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney
 Physical Description Type: Turbofan, 2-shaft Thrust: 50,485 N (11,350 lb) Compressor: 3-stage front fan, 6-stage low pressure and 7-stage high-pressure Combustor: Annular Turbine: Single-stage high pressure, 3-stage low pressure Weight: 1232 kg (2715 lb) Dimensions Length 325 cm (128.1 in.), Diameter 107 cm (42.0 in.)
 Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Ferrous Alloy
Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Copper Alloy
Rubber
Plastic
Ink
Paint
Solder
 Inventory Number A19870038000 Credit Line Transferred from the U.S. Air Force Museum, Dayton, Ohio Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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