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Pratt & Whitney's JT8D and JT8D-200 series (2025)

Pratt & Whitney's JT8D and JT8D-200 series (2025)

Pratt & Whitney's JT8D and JT8D-200 series (2025)

Product catalog summary
Overview of Pratt & Whitney's JT8D and JT8D-200 Series Engines
Pratt & Whitney's JT8D and JT8D-200 series engines are renowned for their popularity and reliability in the commercial aviation sector. Since their introduction in 1964, over 14,000 units have been produced, accumulating more than half a billion hours of service. These engines are integral to the operations of over 350 airlines, powering more than 4,500 aircraft, which constitutes nearly a third of the global commercial fleet.

Specifications and Performance
The JT8D family includes eight models with thrust capabilities ranging from 14,000 to 17,000 pounds. The JT8D-200 series, introduced in 1980, offers enhanced thrust between 18,500 and 21,700 pounds and is exclusively used in the MD-80 series aircraft. This series maintains the reliability and low maintenance costs of its predecessors while adhering to noise and emissions standards.

Engine Characteristics
  • Fan tip diameter: 54.0 inches
  • Length (flange to flange): 168.6 inches
  • Takeoff thrust: 21,000 pounds
  • Flat rated temperature: 84 degrees F
  • Bypass ratio: 1.74-to-1
  • Overall pressure ratio: 18.2 to 19.4
  • Fan pressure ratio: 1.91

Program Milestones
  • February 1964: JT8D enters service with Boeing 727
  • December 1965: JT8D enters service with DC-9
  • February 1968: JT8D enters service with Boeing 737
  • October 1980: JT8D-200 enters service
  • September 1996: FAA approval for JT8D-200 re-engined Boeing 727
  • November 1996: Boeing 707 re-engine program begins
  • July 1999: Certification for 707 re-engining starts
  • December 1999: Environment Kit (EKIT) certified

Engine Models and Applications
  • JT8D-standard
  • JT8D-217/219

Aircraft Powered
  • Boeing 727
  • Boeing 737-100/-200
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-9
  • Boeing MD-80

Re-engining Programs
The document also mentions the Super 27 re-engining program, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance and extend the operational life of existing aircraft models.
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Catalog excerpts

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Pratt & WhitneyA United Technologies Company Contact: Media Relations Tel: 860-565-9600 Web site: www.pw.utc.com Pratt & Whitney’s JT8D and JT8D-200 series Pratt & Whitney's JT8D and JT8D-200 series engines are the most popular modern commercial engines ever made. More than 14,000 of them have been built, amassing more than half a billion hours of reliable service since 1964. The JT8D is the workhorse powerplant for the airline industry. More than 350 operators use the JT8D to power more than 4500 aircraft - nearly a third of the world's commercial fleet. By setting the industry standard for low maintenance cost, the JT8D helps make Boeing 727's, 737-200's, and McDonnell Douglas DC-9's and MD-80'sthe most economic aircraft to own and operate. The eight models that make up the JT8D family cover a thrust range from 14,000 to 17,000 pounds. The newer JT8D-200 series offers 18,500 to 21,700 pounds of thrust, and is the exclusive power for the popularMD-80 series aircraft. The JT8D-200 builds on the family's excellent reliability and low maintenance costs while meeting noise and emissions regulations. It entered service in 1980. Engine Characteristics Fan tip diameter: 54.0 inches Length, flange to flange: 168.6 inches Takeoff thrust: 21,000 pounds of thrust Flat rated temperature: 84 degrees F Bypass ratio: 1.74-to-1 Overall pressure ratio: 18.2 to 19.4 Fan pressure ratio: 1.91 Program Milestones February 1964 - JT8D/Boeing727 revenue service December 1965 - JT8D/DC-9 revenue service February 1968 - JT8D/Boeing737 revenue service October 1980 - JT8D-200 revenue service September 1996 - FAA approval of JT8D-200 re-engined Boeing 727

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November 1996 - Commercial Boeing 707 re-engine program begins July 1999 - Certification begins for 707 re-engining December 1999 - Environment Kit (EKIT) certified Engine Models JT8D-standard JT8D-217/219 Airplanes Powered Boeing 727 Boeing 737-100/-200 McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Boeing MD-80 Super 27 Re-engining program

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