Thursday, August 28, 2008

F404

IOC: 1980
Total Production: 3,700

F404-GE-402

IOC: 1992

Origin:United States of America

Contractor/s: General Electric

Description: The F404 engine was developed to power the US Navy's F/A-18 Hornet. It has been proved as a reliable high performance engine. The F404 incorporates an array of new technologies, modular design and advanced materials.

The F404-GE-402 engine retains the characteristics of baseline F404, while achieving higher power and increased fuel efficiency. This increased performance is the result of applying the latest technology and materials to the turbine and afterburner sections.

F404-GE-402 engines were installed on production F/A-18C/D Hornet since 1992.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 890 mm, Length 3.9 m

Weights: Max Weight 1,035 kg (2,282 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 17,700 lb (8,029 kg)

Family Members:
F404-GE-100D, F404-GE-102, F404-GE-102D, F404-GE-400, F404-GE-F1D2, F404-GE-IN20 Related Equipment
Derived from: F404-GE-400

Applications
F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18D Hornet, F404-GE-102, F404-GE-IN20 News
F404-GE-IN20 Engine Selected for Indian LCA

Operators

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Finland

Kuwait

Malaysia

Switzerland

United States of America

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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