Kowasaki TF2
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| TF2 | |
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| A TF2-10 engine on display. | |
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | Chilokver |
| Manufacturer | Kowasaki Heavy Industries |
| Major applications | Shangtian F-8 Eagle Nakajima CF-05 Goshawk |
The Kowasaki TF2 is a series of afterburning turbofan jet engines developed by Kowasaki Heavy Industries.
Variants
- TF2-10
- Original variant of the TF2 developed for the Shangtian F-8 Eagle.
Applications
Specifications (TF2-20)
General characteristics
- Type: Afterburning turbofan
- Length: 4,145 mm (163.19 in)
- Diameter: 1,020 mm (40.16 in)
- Dry weight: 1,135 kilograms (2,502 lb)
Components
- Compressor: Axial compressor with 4 low-pressure and 8 high-pressure stages
- Combustors: Annular
- Turbine: 1 low-pressure and 1 high-pressure stage
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 56.75 kilonewtons (12,760 lbf) dry; 86.37 kilonewtons (19,420 lbf) with afterburner
- Overall pressure ratio: 24:1
- Bypass ratio: 0.57:1
- Turbine inlet temperature: 1,377 °C (2,511 °F)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 5.1 (dry), 7.8 (afterburning)