The J79 was GE's first variable-stator turbojet and first flew in 1955. The simplified civil version was designated the CJ-805 and powered the Convair 880 and 990.
16,950 J79s were built including over 3,000 assembled by licensees.

models

• J79-GE-2: 15,000 lb (66.7 kN) afterburning thrust
• J79-GE-5A: 15,600 lb (69.4 kN) afterburning thrust
• J79-GE-7A: 15,800 lb (70.3 kN) afterburning thrust
• J79-GE-10: 17,860 lb (79.4 kN) afterburning thrust
• J79-GE-15: 17,000 lb (75.6 kN) afterburning thrust
• J79-GE-17: 17,900 lb (79.6 kN) afterburning thrust
• J79-GE-119: prototype engine for export version of F-16A

specifications

• Turbojet
• Compressor: 17-stage axial with variable stators
• Turbine: 3-stage
• Mass flow: 170 lbs/sec
• Power ratio: 13

used by

• North American A-5 Vigilante
• Convair B-58 Hustler
• McDonnell F-4 Phantom
• Lockheed F-104 Starfighter