Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation
- Physical Description
- Type: Turbojet
- Thrust: 4,448 N (1,000 lb) at 15,780 rpm
- Compressor: Single-stage mixed-flow
- Combustor: Through-flow annular
- Turbine: Single-stage axial
- Weight: 167.8 kg (370 lb)
- Summary
- The Fairchild J44 turbojet was created under rigid limitations of weight, size, and thrust for the Navy missile it was to power. The J44 made its first flight in 1950, powering the Petrel air-to-underwater torpedo-carrying missile, and was later selected to power the Ryan high-speed Firebee target drone.
- The J44 (commercial designation FT-101E) was qualified for use in manned aircraft in 1955, becoming the first turbojet in its power and weight class to receive an Approved Type Certificate. It powered the Bell Model 65 VTOL Air Test Vehicle. However, no significant manned aircraft applications were found for the J44.
- By the late 1950s, the more fuel efficient Continental J69 took the place of the J44 in the Firebee, and the Petrel missile was also phased out about that time. The last batch of J44 engines and spare parts were manufactured in 1959.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- 1950
- Inventory Number
- A19650251000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet)
- Materials
- Aluminum
- Magnesium Alloy
- Paint
- Steel
- Rubber
- Copper Alloy
- Plastic
- Cadmium Plating
- Phenolic Resin
- Natural Fabric
- Lead
- Silver Plating
- Dimensions
- 3-D (on stand): 208.3 × 76.2 × 75.6cm, 227.3kg (6 ft. 10 in. × 2 ft. 6 in. × 2 ft. 5 3/4 in., 501lb.)
- 3-D (without stand): 193 × 61.6 × 55.9cm, 167.8kg (6 ft. 4 in. × 2 ft. 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 10 in., 370lb.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19650251000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97e05778d-6d6e-4556-934a-943c12b90295
