Pratt & Whitney JT8D

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The Pratt & Whitney JT8D is a low-bypass (0.96 to 1) turbofan engine introduced by Pratt & Whitney in February 1963 with the inaugural flight of the Boeing 727. It was a modification of the Pratt & Whitney J52 turbojet. Eight models comprise the JT8D standard engine family, covering the thrust range from 12,250 to 17,400 lbf (54,500 to 77,400 N), and powered the 727, 737-100/200, and DC-9. The updated JT8D-200 family, covering the 18,900 to 21,000 lbf (84,000 to 93,000 N), powered the MD-80 and re-engined Super 27 aircraft. The JT8D was built under license in Sweden as the Volvo RM8, a redesigned afterburning derivative for the Saab 37 Viggen fighter. Pratt & Whitney also sells static versions for powerplant and ship propulsion as the FT8.

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