F101 | |
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A General Electric F101 engine | |
Type | Augmented High Bypass Turbofan engine |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | General Electric |
First run | early 1970s |
Major applications | Rockwell B-1 Lancer |
Developed into | General Electric F110 CFM International CFM56 |
The General Electric F101 is an afterburning turbofan jet engine. It powers the Rockwell B-1 Lancer strategic bomber fleet of the USAF. In full afterburner it produces a thrust of more than 30,000 pounds-force (130 kN). The F101 was GE's first turbofan with an afterburner.[1]