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Pratt & Whitney Engines
F100-PW-229 TURBOFAN ENGINE

Aircraft used on (click here)

Engine Characteristic
Maximum Thrust (Full Augmentation)	29,100 lb (129.4 kN)
Intermediate Thrust (Nonaugmented)	17,800 Ib (79.2 kN)
Weight (Specification Maximum)	3,740 lb (1,681 kg)
Length	191 in. (4.85 m)
Inlet Diameter	34.8 in. (0.88 m)
Maximum Diameter	46.5 in. (1. 18 in)
Bypass Ratio	0.36
Overall Pressure Ratio	32 to 1

 

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Updated: March 12, 2004