Teledyne CAE F408
American turbofan engine
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The Teledyne CAE F408 is an American turbofan engine developed for a number of UAVs, drones, and cruise missiles in the late 1980s.
| F408 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne CAE |
| First run | 1989 |
| Major applications | BQM-145 Peregrine |
Design and development
The F408 (Model number 382-10) is a bypass turbofan whose fan stage is followed by a mixed-flow compressor, slinger-type combustor, and single-stage turbine. The turbine design is similar to that of the earlier Model 373-8B, while the compressor and fan are more advanced in design.[1][2]
The development of the F408 began in 1985, with test runs beginning in 1989.
Applications
- BQM-145 Peregrine[3]
- Eclipse 500 (first prototype)[4]
Specifications
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Type: Turbofan
- Length: 32.1 in (81.5 cm)
- Diameter: 13.2 in (33.5 cm)
- Dry weight: 143.30 lb (65.8 kg)
Components
- Compressor: Mixed flow compressor
- Combustors: Slinger
- Turbine: Single stage high pressure turbine
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 998.69 lbf (4.44 kN)
- Specific fuel consumption: 1.2 lb/(lbf⋅h) or 34 g/(kN⋅s)