![]() ![]() The stiletto was developed for studying aircraft design at a constant supersonic speed. For example, the Douglas x-3 "Stiletto" was equipped with two J34 engines when the intended Westinghouse J46 engine proved to be unsuitable. Navy, NSD, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Post World War II Inventory Number A19670026000 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply Type PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet) Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating, Magnesium Aluminum, Preservative coating, Steel, Rubber Dimensions Length 304.8 cm (120 in.), Diameter 61 cm (24 in.Built in an era of rapidly developing technology gas turbine engine J34 was largely obsolete before it saw service, and often served as an interim engine. This J34-WE-22A artifact powered the first flight of the Chance Vought XF6U in 1946, McDonnell prototype F2H in 1947, and the Douglas XF3D-1 in 1948. These powered the Chance Vought F6U-1 Pirate, Chance Vought XF7U-1 and F7U-1/-2 Cutlass, McDonnell F2H-1 Banshee, and Douglas XF3D-1 Skyknight. Approximately 5,000 Westinghouse 24C (military designation J34) engines were built. The Navy Bureau of Aeronautics ordered two X24C units plus spares in 1945, and, by 1946, four models were under development, including the X24C-2/-4A/-4B/-6. Designed to weigh 454 kg (1,000 lb.) and develop a static thrust of 13,344 N (3,000 lb.), it was intended to be better for use in a two-engine fighter than Westinghouse's earlier X19B turbojet. Development of the third in the Westinghouse turbojet series, the X24C, began in 1944. Object Details Manufacturer Aviation Gas Turbine Div., Westinghouse Electric Corp., Philadelphia, PA Physical Description Type: Turbojet Thrust: 13,344 N (3,000 lb) Compressor: 11-stage axial Combustor: Double annular combustion chamber Turbine: 2-stage axial Weight: 558 kg (1,230 lb) Summary In response to the 1941 Special Committee on Jet Propulsion of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the Westinghouse proposed development of a turbojet engine, but started development without a contract. ![]() Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art. ![]()
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