Essentially an enlarged version of the earlier Westinghouse J30, the J34 produced 3,000 pounds of thrust, twice as much as the J30. Power Plant: 1 x Westinghouse J34-WE-46 turbojet engine, 3,400 lb. The Westinghouse J34 was a turbojet engine developed by Westinghouse Electric Corporations Aviation Gas Turbine Division in the late 1940s. Navy that trained during its career made his first trap flying a version of the T-2. Every carrier-qualified pilot in the U.S. F6U-1P Conversion of one F6U-1 (BuNo 122483) for photo-reconnaissance. F6U-1 Afterburner-equipped production version, 30 built (BuNo 122478-122507), 35 cancelled.
Westinghouse j34 engine manuals#
These are either ORIGINAL or COPIES of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format.
Westinghouse j34 engine manual#
A total of 273 Buckeyes were manufactured by North American Aviation at their Columbus, Ohio factory. Three prototypes, two with an Westinghouse J34-WE-22 turbojet engine (BuNo 33532, 33533), one with an J34-WE-30 with afterburner (BuNo 33534). Westinghouse J34-WE-36 Aircraft Engine Service Manual ( English Language ) Disclaimer: This item is sold for historical and reference Only.
Westinghouse j34 engine series#
Chassis 4130 Chrome-moly construction, 240-inch wheelbase. Flight testing uncovered an underpowered fighter which led to the selection of the Westinghouse J34-WE-30 series engine. Later versions included the T-2D which was exported to Venezuela and the T-2E version exported to Greece. The Westinghouse J34 is a simple, robust engine that traces its history to the very beginning of jet engine development in the United States. Originally used in the North American Buckeye T-2A aircraft. The two-seat trainer was originally powered by one Westinghouse J34-WE-46/48 which was replaced by two Pratt & Whitney J60-P-6 engines in the T-2B, then by two GE J85-GE-4 turbojet engines in the T-2C version. Navy's advanced trainer until its replacement by the T-45 Goshawk in 2004. The North American T2J-1, later re-designated the T-2A, entered service in the mid-1950's, and was the U.S.
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