Soloviev D-30
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The Soloviev D-30 is a Soviet two-shaft low-bypass turbofan engine, officially referred to as a "bypass turbojet". It is one of the most powerful turbofan engines developed in the Soviet Union. Develo
A pair of D-30KP-3 without cowling on an Il-76.
A D-30KP-3 on an experimental Il-76LL with new fan blades and no cowling.
A Soloviev D-30 II
Pratt & Whitney JT8D
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The Pratt & Whitney JT8D is a low-bypass turbofan engine introduced by Pratt & Whitney in February 1963 with the inaugural flight of the Boeing 727. It was a modification of the Pratt & Whitney J52 tu
The JT8D is a low-bypass turbofan often used on early narrowbody jetliners
Cutaway showing the configuration: twin fan, axial compressor stages, cannular combustors and 4-stage turbine
Cannular combustor
20 in (510 mm) diameter rotor and bypass stator