Pratt & Whitney J52
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The Pratt & Whitney J52 (company designation JT8A) is an axial-flow dual-spool turbojet engine originally designed for the United States Navy,[2] in the 40 kN (9,000 lbf) class. It powered the A-6 Intruder and the AGM-28 Hound Dog cruise missile. As of 2021[update] the engine was still in use in models of the A-4 Skyhawk.
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A J52 cut-out showing its two spools | |
Type | Turbojet |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
First run | 1955 |
Major applications | Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Grumman A-6 Intruder Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler |
Number built | >5,000[1] |
Developed from | Pratt & Whitney J57 |
Developed into | Pratt & Whitney JT8D |
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The engine is the basis for the Pratt & Whitney JT8D, a popular civilian low-bypass turbofan engine.