Wednesday, December 03, 2008

TF33

Also Known As
JT3D (Commercial designation)
TF33-P-100 (Engine model utilized on the E-3 AWACS aircraft)
TF33-P-3
TF33-P-7
TF33-PW-102 (Engine model provided to E-8C aircraft fleet)

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Pratt & Whitney

Applications
B-52H Stratofortress
C-141 Starlifter
E-3 Sentry
E-8C Joint STARS
KC-135 Stratotanker

Description: The TF33 engine powers the C141 Starlifter strategic transport aircraft (TF33-P-7) and the B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber (TF33-P-3). Each B-52 is powered by eight of the TF33 engines.

Specifications
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)

News
Northrop Grumman Begins Installing JT8D Engines on Joint STARS

US Air Force and Northrop Grumman Select JT8D-219 for Joint STARS Re-Engining Program

Operators

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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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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