The F138 Engine
The F138 Engine
Supported by three generations of CF6 commercial engine development, the F138 ushers in a new era of warfighter support and humanitarian relief
Supported by three generations of CF6 commercial engine development, the F138 ushers in a new era of warfighter support and humanitarian relief
Photo courtesy of One Mile High Photography
The GE Military engine family has "gone green" with its F138 propulsion system for the Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. In addition to providing significant improvements in thrust, noise, emissions and fuel consumption, the F138 helps aircraft utilize more airports than ever before. CF6 aircraft also power a broad range of military and VIP applications.
Models
CF6-50
CF6-50
The CF6-80C2 powers Air Force One as well as 767 AWACs, KC-10, E-4, A310 MRTT and both Japanese and Italian tanker transports.
CF6-80C2
CF6-80C2
The CF6-80C2 powers Air Force One as well as 767 AWACs, A310 MRTT and both Japanese and Italian tanker transports.
CF6-80E1
CF6-80E1
The newest member and highest thrust model of the CF6 family, the -80E is capable of generating up to 72,000 lbs. of thrust and powers the Airbus Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) in Australia and Saudi Arabia.
F138
F138
F138 powers the re-engined Super Galaxy C-5M, which has established 43 world records and remains a strategic national asset capable of large-scale intercontinental cargo delivery and humanitarian relief.
Comparison
| CF6-50 | CF6-80C2 | CF6-80E1 | F138 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Level/Standard Day | ||||
| Thrust Class (lb) | 54,000 | 63,500 | 72,000 | 59,740 |
| Length (Inches) | 183 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Airflow (lb./sec) | 1,487 | 1,790 | 1,976 | 1,790 |
| Bypass Ratio | 4.4 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.3 |