Williams J400
| J400 / WR2 / WR24 | |
|---|---|
| |
| WR24 turbojet on display at the Planes of Fame Air Museum | |
| Type | Turbojet |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Williams International |
| First run | 1960s |
| Major applications | Canadair CL-89 BQM-74 Chukar |
The Williams International J400 is a small turbojet engine developed by Williams Research to power target drones.
Design
The J400 is a single-shaft, centrifugal/centrifugal-axial flow turbojet engine. There are two versions of the J400, the WR2 which yields 125 lbs. of thrust, and the more powerful WR24, which yields 190-240 pounds of thrust.[1]
Applications
See also
Related lists
References
- ^ Leyes, Richard A.; Fleming, William A. (1999). The history of North American small gas turbine aircraft engines Chapter 10. Washington D.C.: AIAA /Smithsonian Institution. ISBN 1-56347-332-1.
- ^ "Northrop MQM/BQM-74 Chukar".