Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Pratt & Whitney Canada (Longueuil, Quebec)
- Physical Description
- Type: Turbofan
- Thrust: 9,800 N (2,200 lb)
- Compressor: Single stage fan with core boost stage, single stage high-pressure centrifugal
- Combustor: Reverse flow annular
- Turbine: Single-stage high pressure axial, 2-stage low pressure axial
- Weight: 233 kg (514 lb)
- Summary
- Pratt & Whitney Canada began development of small gas turbines in the mid-1950s. Experience was first gained with the JT12 turbojet, and P&WC's initial commercial success was with the PT6 turboprop powered Beech King Air, which first flew in 1964.
- P&WC began designing the JT15D in 1966 at the request of Cessna, which was developing the new entry-level Citation business jet that first flew in 1969. Simplicity and low cost were key objectives. The JT15D was P&WC's first turbofan engine, and is fairly unique among modern turbofans in that it uses a centrifugal compressor as its main high-pressure system.
- The JT15D family produces thrust to 15,100 N (3,400 lb) and has powered several Cessna Citation models, the Aerospatiale Corvette, Mitsubishi Diamond 1/1A, and Beechjet 400A business aircraft.
- This artifact was one of two engines that powered the prototype Cessna Citation on its first flight in 1969. It was used mainly during the Citation flight test program.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd
- 1969
- Inventory Number
- A19780210000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet)
- Dimensions
- Length 151 cm (59.3 in.), Diameter 69 cm (27.2 in.)
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Exhibit Station
- Business Aviation
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19780210000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv960e7b287-95f3-47f3-92c9-f8c334440bb6
