Planet Earth HD DVD Set $29.95! Shop More Than 40 Best Selling Books
Stuff You Can Buy
 
 
 
Featured Movie
Flight of the Phoenix
more movies >>
 
Aviation Directories

AVIATION TOP 100 - www.avitop.com Avitop.com

Click here to vote for Ken's Aviation

Westinghouse J30

The Engine Specifications
 
By 1944, Westinghouse was working on three derivatives of its first axial engine, the 19A (19 inch diameter).  The 19A's direct descendant, the 19XB, became the J30.  The J30 was first tested under a B-26 Marauder and powered the McDonnell FH-1 Phantom.

Of the 261 engines produced, Pratt & Whitney built half.

Axial turbojet
Compressor: 10-stage
 
Models Used by
 
J30-W-8: 1,600 lb (725 kg) thrust
Northrop X-4
 
Related Pages
 
More about Westinghouse
 

page updated 12 April 2003

 

  

Links | Use of photographs | References  | Disclaimer | Privacy | Ballparks

© Kenneth W Shanaberger 2000 - 2008