The General Electric T64 is a turboshaft engine, which delivers between 3,080 and 4,750 HP of thrust. It is used to power military transport helicopters and STOL aircraft, such as the CH-53 Stallion and the Aeritalia G.222 respectively. It has been conceived to be adapted to different gearboxes.
Since it is a turboshaft engine, the General Electric T64 compressor increases the pressure of the incoming air. This incoming air is then led into the combustion chamber. The hot gas of combustion thoroughly expands through through two separate turbines. The first one drives the compressor, while the second one provides shaft horse power to drive the helicopter.
Specifications (GE T64-100)
Type: turboshaft engine.
Maximum Power: 4,330 HP.
Military Power: 4,090 HP.
Weight: 720 lb (326.59 kg)
Length: 79 inches (2 meters)
Diameter: 20 inches (0.508 meters)
Rating Temperature: 85 degrees F (30o C).
Drawing of a General Electric T64.
Photo of a same engine.
