The general electric f414 is an american afterburning turbofan engine in the. Engine description the f404ge400 is a twospool, lowbypass, axial. Ge aircraft engines, general motors allison gas turbine division, light helicopter turbine engine. Rollsroyce pioneers cuttingedge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planets vital power needs. The f404 ge 402 provides higher power, improved fuel efficiency and increased mission capability for the combatproven boeing fa 18cd hornet. Ge f404 aircraft turbofan engine maintenance depot manual a1761aammd300.
Fundamentals of aircraft turbine engine control dr. General electric is pulverizing united technologies in this hot niche market the two industrial giants newest jet engines are going head to head in the marketplace. Ge s affinity is a new class of medium bypass ratio engines that provide exceptional and balanced performance across supersonic and subsonic flights. The general electric f404 engine of the raafs new fighter.
Each one of ges commercial engines is a leader in its class for performance, reliability and cost of ownership. The features of the engine that govern its performance and contribute to its maintainability are discussed. General electric f404ge400 and 402 aircraft turbofan engine illustrated parts catalog manual english language a1761aaipb400. But just a few years later, the companys second production engine, the j33, developed to power americas first operational fighter jet the lockheed p80 shooting star generated 4,200 pounds. More than 3,700 f404 engines are in service, powering the aircraft of military services worldwide. The f404, a fighter turbofan engine which combines.
The first f404 engine test took place merely 1,5 years later in december 1976. This ad retains those requirements, but reduces certain compliance times. The f404102d was selected by the defense advanced research. Sanjay garg chief, controls and dynamics branch ph. General electric f404ge400 and 402 aircraft turbofan. Advanced technology and materials applied to the turbine and. These engines are quite reliable, providing years of trouble free service. Preliminary flight rating tests took place in may 1978 and the first flight of a fa18 powered by the f404 commenced in november 1978. Composite materials are currently found in a handful of commercial turbo fan engines, such as the ge90 and genx engines.
The general electric f110 is an afterburning turbofan jet engine produced by ge aviation. General electric is pulverizing united technologies in. Ge has continued to improve upon the ge90 design with larger variants 110b and 115b built exclusively for boeings largest. Early ge90 engine models boasted outputs between 74,000 and 94,000 lbs. Airplane turbofan engine operation and malfunctions basic. The power behind the worlds first stealth fighter, the f117, many variants of the f404 set the standard for performance, simplicity and capability aboard a growing range of aircraft. Ges affinity is a new class of medium bypass ratio engines that provide exceptional and balanced performance across supersonic and subsonic flights. The turbojet is an airbreathing jet engine, typically used in aircraft. Airplane turbofan engine operation and malfunctions basic familiarization for flight crews chapter 1 general principles introduction todays modern airplanes are powered by turbofan engines.
Flightdetermined engine exhaust characteristics of an. Could an electric engine provide the same performance as jet engines on current aircraft. The f414 originated from ge s widely used f404 turbofan, enlarged and improved for use in the boeing fa18ef super hornet. Jet engines, which are also called gas turbines, work by sucking air into the front of the engine using a fan. Hf120 turbofan from the most prolific engine manufacturer and the leading provider of aviation engines in aviation engineering comes the ge honda aero engines hf120, a 2,000poundthrustclass turbofan engine that will power worldclass light business jet aircraft. A major entrant into the market launched in 2016 when aeroengine corporation of china was formed by organizing smaller companies engaged in designing and manufacturing. The general electric f404 and f412 are a family of afterburning turbofan engines in the. The special circumstances which facilitated ges quest and the consequences of the ge victory are the subjects of this book. The f404ge102 powers the korean t50 advanced trainerfighter and incorporates singleengine safety features, including a full authority digital electronic. Performance analysis of high bypass ratio turbofan aeroengine.
The engine features an axial compressor with 3 fan stages and 7 highpressure compressor stages, and 1 highpressure and 1 lowpressure turbine stage. The power behind the worlds first stealth fighter, the f117, many variants of the f404 set the standard for performance, simplicity and capability aboard a growing. F404 performance and reliability continue to set the standard for fighter engines. As of 2012, there are over 5,600 engines in service. Turbofan engine basics n2 n1 lpc low pressure compressor. In may 1975 the united states navy selected the mcdonnell douglas northrop corporation to develop its fa18 hornet fighter aircraft, which was powered by two f404ge400 engines. In 1942, a topsecret group of ge engineers built the first american jet engine. Ge has a global service network to support these offerings.
It is a twinshaft, twinfan turbofan controlled by a next generation full authority digital engine control fadec for enhanced dispatch reliability and onboard diagnostics. The first general electric turbofan was the aftfan cj80523, based on the cj8053 turbojet. Combining maturity and advanced technology on the f404. The general electric f414 is an american afterburning turbofan engine in the 22,000pound 98 kn thrust class produced by ge aviation. This item is sold for historical and reference only. The f404 proves its versatility every day as it continues to power front line fighters for armed forces around the globe. These major performance improvements are mainly due to the f414ge400 engine, which is more powerful than the f404 used on the fa18 a. Ge f404 aircraft turbofan engine maintenance depot manual. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. Turbofan engine is an advanced version of the turbojet engine, where the shaft work is used to drive a fan to take in large amounts of air, compress, and direct through the exhaust, to generate thrust. The general electric f101 is an afterburning turbofan engine developed for the advanced manned strategic aircraft program, which later became the b1a strategic bomber. Ge f404 aircraft turbofan engine parts manual a1761aaipb400.
General electric f414ge400 turbofan engine powerweb. The engine is also licensebuilt in eskisehir, turkey by tusas engine industries tei. The f110 delivers up to 32,000 pounds of thrust f110ge2. Effects of bleed air extraction on thrust levels of the f404ge400 turbofan engine andrew j. Difference between turbojet and turbofan compare the. Ge f404 aircraft turbofan engine parts manual a1761abipb400. Partners include volvo aero, which builds the rm12 variant. The highest thrust variant of the f404 family, the f404gein20 incorporates ges latest hot section materials and. The special circumstances which facilitated ge s quest and the consequences of the ge victory are the subjects of this book. Ge aviation is a worldleading provider of commercial, military and business and general aviation jet and turboprop engines and components as well as avionics, electrical power and mechanical systems for aircraft. A propulsion system is a machine that produces thrust to push an object forward.
The f404 was developed into the larger f414 turbofan, as well as the experimental ge36 civil propfan. Mach 2 fighter engine mach 3 bomber engine high bypass engine variable cycle turbofan engine unducted fan engine ia first u. The general electric f110 is a twospool afterburning turbofan engine. It is one of three options for the 777200, 200er, and 300 versions, and the exclusive engine of the 200lr, 300er, and 777f. The engine consists of threestaged fans, seven axial stage arrangement, and an afterburner. The f110 engine uses the same engine core design as the general electric f101. The cf34 is used on a number of business and regional jets, including the bombardier crj series, the embraer ejets, and the chinese arj21.
The aircraft engine design project fundamentals of engine. Cfm56 cfm international jet engines cfm international. The f404gein20 engine is an enhanced production version of the f404, which is successfully powering. A turbofan is a turbine engine having a large lowpressure fan ahead of the compressor section. The biggest military opportunity going forward for ges turbofan technology is an air force competition called the adaptive engine transition program, which is supposed to deliver a 25% gain in. It is a twinshaft, twin fan turbofan controlled by a next generation full authority digital engine control fadec for enhanced dispatch reliability and onboard diagnostics. Heres how powerful the worlds largest jet engine is ge.
It was followed by the aftfan general electric cf700 engine, with a 2. Ge ia 1942 fuel flow is the only controlled variable. General electric f404ge400 and 402 aircraft turbofan engine depot maintenance manual english language a1776aamdb300. Exhaustgas pressure and temperature survey of f404ge. I have tried to compare the sources in order to make these data as reliable as possible, but please feel free to inform me of any mistakes. General electric f404102 turbofan engine with full authority digital engine control fadec. It consists of a gas turbine with a propelling nozzle. The big threat to ge aviation isnt corporate breakup.
The kai t50 golden eagle uses a single general electric f404 102 turbofan engine with full authority digital engine control fadec system. The engine was developed from the f412 nonafterburning turbofan planned for the a12 avenger ii, before it was canceled. The engine has three fan stages, nine highpressure compressor stages, and 1 highpressure2 lowpressure turbine stages. The ge90115b brayton turbofan jet engine used on the boeing 777 has a power to weight ratio of 10. Part of the air intake is used to drive the jet engine in the core, while the other portion is directed separately through a series of. The general electric f414ge400 is a 22,000pound class afterburning turbofan engine.
Propulsion means to push forward or drive an object forward. It entered service with british airways in november 1995. The f414 originated from ges widely used f404 turbofan, enlarged and. The gas turbine has an air inlet, a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine that drives the compressor. The new engine version was used on kuwaiti hornets, later u. Ge f404 aircraft turbofan engine maintenance manual a1f404ammi220. General electric f404 ge 400 and 402 aircraft turbofan engine illustrated parts catalog manual english language a1761aaipb400. Another derivative of the f404 engine, the f404ge102, powers the. The general electric ge90 is a family of highbypass turbofan aircraft engines built by ge aviation for the boeing 777, with thrust ratings from 81,000 to 115,000 lbf 360 to 510 kn. Ad 20181607 required removal and replacement of affected highpressure turbine hpt stator cases hpt cases.
Called ia, the engine produced just 1,300 pounds of thrust. Cf343ab turbofan business jet technical manual index march 1, 2020 page 210 the following disclosure notice is to inform you of your obligations as a recipient of technical information under u. Developed for the korean kailmtas t50 advanced trainerlight fighter, the f404ge102 is the latest derivative of the f404 family. Effects of bleed air extraction on thrust levels of the. Performance analysis of high bypass ratio turbofan aeroengine article pdf available in international journal of development research 607. The f404rm12 model also includes single engine safety features and a fadec. The f404gein20 engine is an enhanced production version of the f404, which is successfully powering indias light combat aircraft mki. Home aircraft engines manuals general electric aircraft engines general electric f404. The general electric f404 and f412 are a family of afterburning turbofan engines in the 10,50019,000 lbf 4785 kn class static thrust. From there, the engine compresses the air, mixes fuel with it, ignites the fuelair mixture, and shoots it out the back of the engine, creating thrust. The f414 originated from ges widely used f404 turbofan, enlarged and improved for use in the boeing fa18ef super hornet. The general electric cf34 is a civilian highbypass turbofan developed by ge aircraft engines from its tf34 military engine.
General electric, an anxious, skillful competitor, sought an opportunity to break precedent by challenging pratts position. Commercial engines with more than 33,000 engines in service, ge is a world leader in jet engine manufacturing, offering products for many of the bestselling commercial airframes. We are superseding airworthiness directive ad 20181607, which applied to certain general electric company ge genx turbofan engines. The compressed air from the compressor is heated by the fuel in the combustion chamber and then allowed to expand through the turbine. The f404ge402 provides higher power, improved fuel efficiency and increased mission capability for the combatproven boeing fa 18cd hornet. In total, over 8,000 cfm567b engines are in service on 737 aircraft, making it the most popular engine aircraft combination in commercial aviation. The raaf fa18 hornets are powered by two general electric f404ge400 augmented turbofan engines. The f101 is in the 30,000 pound thrust class and was general electrics first turbofan engine with an. However, because of the rarity of turbofan engine malfunctions. Summary an exhaustgas pressure and temperature survey of the general electric f404ge 400 turbofan engine was conducted in the altitude test facility of the nasa lewis propulsion system laboratory. Box 273 edwards, california935230273 abstract a ground test was performed to determine the effects of compressor bleed flow extraction. The engine s broadbased market acceptance has been because of its simple, rugged architecture, which gives it the highest reliability, durability and reparability in. The standard f18 maintenance data recorder was used onboard the aircraft to record a limited number of airplane and engine parameters.
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