General Electric CF700 explained

The General Electric CF700 (military designation TF37) is an aft-fan turbofan development of the CJ610 turbojet. The fan blades are an extension of the low-pressure turbine blades.

Variants

CF700-2B:Baseline aft-fan CJ610 variant rated at for take-off

CF700-2V:The 2B modified for continuous vertical operation on the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) and Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV)

TF37-GE-1: Military version of the CF700-2V

Applications

• Dassault Falcon 20
• North American Sabreliner Series 75A and 80
• Lunar Landing Research Vehicle/Lunar Landing Training Vehicle

References

• Book: Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. 1962. Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd. London.
• Book: Gunston, Bill . World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines, 5th Edition . 2006 . Sutton Publishing Limited . Phoenix Mill, Gloucestershire, England, UK . 0-7509-4479-X .

External links

• GE CF700 web page
• Cutaway CF700 Turbofan Engine Model AE-06-700
• Aft-fan CF700 cutaway