THE GENERAL ELECTRIC TF34-GE-2 turbofan engine was designed and developed specifically to fulfil the powerplant requirements of the S-3A. Consequently, engine design considerations included both anti-submarine warfare mission requirements and compatibility with a carrier-based environment. To meet both, the engine features high thrust-to-weight, low fuel consumption over a wide power range, low noise and smoke, and corrosion resistant materials throughout.
With low fuel consumption over a wide power range the TF34-GE2 has high thrust to weight
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 46 , 2 ; 18-21
1974-02-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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