| T73/JFTD12 | |
|---|---|
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| JFTD12-4A mounted on an Erickson S-64E Aircrane | |
| Type | Turboshaft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
| Major applications | Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane |
| Number built | 352[1] |
| Developed from | Pratt & Whitney JT12 |
The Pratt & Whitney T73 (company designation JFTD12) is a turboshaft engine.[2] Based on the JT12A, the T73 powered the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe and its civil counterpart Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane flying crane heavy-lift helicopters.[3] Turboshaft versions for naval use are known as the FT12.
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Variants
- T73-P-1
- Basic military model, rated at 4,500 horsepower (3,355 kW) takeoff power and 4,000 horsepower (2,982 kW) maximum continuous power[4]
- T73-P-700
- Higher-power military model with improved internal components; rated at 4,800 horsepower (3,579 kW) takeoff power and 4,430 horsepower (3,303 kW) maximum continuous power[4]
- JFTD12A-3
- JFTD12A-4A
- Civilian equivalent of T73-P-1[4]
- JFTD12A-5A
- Civilian equivalent of T73-P-700[4]
- FT12
- Marine powerplant
Applications
Specifications (T73-P-1)
Data from FAA Type Certificate E15EA
General characteristics
- Type: Turboshaft
- Length: 107.0 in (2,718 mm)
- Diameter: 30.0 in (762 mm) maximum
- Dry weight: 966 lbs (438 kg)
Components
- Compressor: nine stage axial compressor
- Combustors: eight cans in annular configuration
- Turbine: axial two stage gas generator turbine and axial two stage free turbine
- Fuel type: aviation kerosene conforming to MIL-I-5161 E Grade I or II
Performance
- Maximum power output: 4,500 horsepower (3,355 kW) takeoff, 4,000 horsepower (2,982 kW) maximum continuous; at sea level at or below -8°C (17°F)
- Turbine inlet temperature: 688°C (1270°F)
- Power-to-weight ratio: 4.66 hp/lb (7.66 kW/kg)
See also
Related development
Comparable engines
Related lists
References
- ^ Connors, p.285
- ^ Greg Goebel's Vectorsite
- ^ Pratt & Whitney JT12 (United States), Aero-engines - Turbojet, Jane's Information Group, 2011.05.09
- ^ a b c d Type Certificate Data Sheet E15EA, US DoT - FAA, 2011.09.12
- Connors, Jack (2010). The Engines of Pratt & Whitney: A Technical History. Reston. Virginia: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. ISBN 978-1-60086-711-8.
- Federal Aviation Administration Type Certificate Number E15EA, Revision 8 retrieved 14 February 2014
External links
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