Pratt & Whitney TF33 (JT3D)

The TF33 (JT3D) is a turbofan version of the J57 turbojet. The first two compressor stages of the cancelled J91/JT9 replaced the first three compressor stages of the J57, making it simple to modify existing turbojets with a kit. The conversion increased thrust by 35 percent and fuel consumption by 15-22 percent.
The TF33 first flew in 1958 and was in production until 1985. About 8,600 were produced.

models

  • JTD3-3: 18,000 lb (80.1 kN) thrust
  • TF33-P-5: 18,000 lb (80.1 kN) thrust
  • TF33-P-7: 21,000 lb (93.4 kN) thrust

specifications

  • Turbofan
  • bypass ratio: 1.4
  • mass flow: 450 lbs/sec

used by

  • Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
  • Boeing 707
  • Douglas DC-8
  • Lockheed C-141 Starlifter