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T408-GE-400

T408-GE-400

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About GE Aviation
GE Aviation, a unit of GE, is a leading provider of commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft. It also offers a global service network.

Overview of the T408-GE-400 Turboshaft Engine
The T408-GE-400 is a technologically advanced turboshaft engine designed for heavy-lift helicopters, such as the CH-53K, and other applications. It offers more power, better fuel efficiency, and fewer parts compared to previous models.

Specifications

Power Class: 7,500 shaft horsepower
Compressor Stages: 5 axial and 1 centrifugal
High/Low-pressure Turbine Stages: 2/3
Length: 57.5 inches
Diameter: 27 inches

Technological Advancements

Sand-tolerant and corrosion-resistant compressors and turbines
Modular design for easy maintenance
Engine-mounted FADEC with prognostics and health management
Rugged compressor with split casing and erosion coating

Performance and Testing
The T408 has undergone over 4,500 hours of factory testing and more than 3,900 hours of engine flight time, demonstrating its robustness and reliability.

Partnership with MTU
MTU is responsible for the development and manufacture of the power turbine and will provide maintenance and support for the T408 engine in Europe.

Applications and Advantages
The T408 offers significant operating advantages, competitive acquisition costs, and 10–25% lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) than competing engines. It is suitable for turboprop, marine propulsion, and power generation systems.

Conclusion
Designed with future applications in mind, the T408-GE-400 is a robust, efficient, and reliable engine suitable for harsh environments and various emerging applications.

Catalog excerpts

About GE Aviation GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings. geaviation.com © 2018 GE – All rights reserved. * rademark of GE. All other brands or names are property of T their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Tomorrow's heavy-lift today Power class Compressor stages High/Low-pressure turbine stages The T408 is designed to be the most technologically advanced turboshaft engine in its class. GE Aviation’s strong commitment to technology investment and dedication to understanding customer requirements resulted in an engine with superior benefits. The T408 is a turboshaft engine selected for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter and targeted for various other helicopters. Image courtesy of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. NAVAIR Public Release 2018-217. Distribution Statement...

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Dependable performance for harsh environments Modern turbine aerodynamics, materials and cooling schemes for durability and efficiency Rugged compressor with split casing and erosion coating to increase time-on-wing Modular engine with sealed oil sumps and accessible gearbox for ease of field maintenance Robust, efficient combustor designed for reliability Building on the architecture of the widely used and dependable T700 engine family, the T408 integrates significant features such as sandtolerant and corrosion-resistant compressors and turbines provide abundant, reliable power in the harshest...

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Designed with the future in mind For emerging and future applications, the T408 offers significant operating advantages, competitive acquisition costs and 10–25% lower SFC than competing engines. These applications include turboprop, marine propulsion and power generation systems. Image courtesy of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. NAVAIR Public Release 2018-217. Distribution Statement A “Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

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