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T408

Product catalog summary

Overview: The T408 turboshaft engine by GE Aviation is designed for heavy lift missions, offering modern technology and expanded capabilities. It is positioned as the most technologically advanced engine in its class, with significant improvements over its predecessor, the T64 engine.

Key Specifications and Benefits:

57% more power compared to the T64 engine.
18% better specific fuel consumption (SFC).
63% fewer parts, enhancing reliability and maintenance.
Competitive acquisition costs and 10-25% lower SFC than competing engines.
7,500 shp class engine with advanced features.

Technological Features:

Engine-mounted FADEC with prognostics and health management for improved performance and reduced maintenance costs.
Modular design with sealed oil sumps and accessible gearbox for ease of field maintenance.
Corrosion-resistant materials for marine environment operations.
Rugged compressor with split casing and erosion coating for increased time-on-wing.
Modern turbine aerodynamics, materials, and cooling schemes for durability and efficiency.

Design and Maintenance: The T408 builds on the architecture of the T700 engine family, integrating features like sand-tolerant and corrosion-resistant compressors and turbines. Its modular design allows for maintenance in various environments, minimizing the engine footprint and reducing operating costs.

Applications: The T408 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including fixed-wing, marine, and rotorcraft, such as tandem rotor, single rotor, tilt rotor, and other configurations.

Conclusion: Designed with superior value, the T408 offers a fuel consumption advantage that enhances range, payload, and mission flexibility, making it a viable candidate for future applications.

Catalog excerpts

T408 turboshaft engine modern design for heavy lift missions

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modern technology, expanded capability 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 have resulted in an engine with superior benefits. Compared to its predecessor, the proven T64 turboshaft engine, the T408 provides: • 57 percent more power • 18 percent better specific fuel consumption (sfc) • 63 percent fewer parts For emerging and future applications, the T408 offers significant operating advantages, competitive acquisition costs and...

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Modular engine with sealed oil sumps and accessible gearbox for ease of field maintenance 7,500 shp class Corrosion-resistant materials throughout the engine to operate in the marine environment Engine-mounted FADEC with prognostics and health management to improve performance and reduce maintenance cost

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Modern turbine aerodynamics, materials and cooling schemes for durability and efficiency dependable performance for harsh environments Building on the architecture of the widely used and dependable T700 engine family, the T408 integrates significant features such as sand-tolerant and corrosionresistant compressors and turbines to provide abundant, reliable power in the harshest conditions. Its sturdy, modular design is maintainable anywhere. Rugged compressor with split casing and erosion coating to increase time-on-wing In addition, this technology infusion minimizes the engine footprint by...

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positioned for future applications The T408 is a viable candidate for a broad range of fixed-wing, marine and rotorcraft applications. Tandem Rotor Single Rotor Tilt Rotor Designed with superior value in mind, the T408 delivers a fuel consumption advantage that translates directly to extended range, increased payload and enhanced mission flexibility.

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