The J47 engine was first conceived in March 1946. It was the first engine with axial flow approved for non-military use. Axial flow is airflow straight through a cylinder. GE built over 30,000 J47 engines for various aircraft. Specs First test flight: 1948 Engine weight: 1,100 kg (2,500 pounds) Thrust: 22,000 newtons (5,000 pounds of force) Maximum altitude: 15 km (50,000 feet)
The J47 engine was first conceived in March 1946. It was the first engine with axial flow approved for non-military use. Axial flow is airflow straight through a cylinder. GE built over 30,000 J47 engines for various aircraft. Specs First test flight: 1948 Engine weight: 1,100 kg (2,500 pounds) Thrust: 22,000 newtons (5,000 pounds of force) Maximum altitude: 15 km (50,000 feet)