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LHTEC (Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company)
T800
LHTEC is a cooperative venture between Allison Engines and Allied Signal.
The T800 was originally intended for military applications, but the civilian
CTS800 series is also rapidly expanding.
Engine statistics
| Specification |
T800-LHT-800 |
T800-LHT-801 |
CTS800-50 |
| Application |
Modernized Hueys |
RAH-66 Comanche |
still under development |
| T/O Power |
1334 shp |
1563 shp |
1591 shp |
| T/O SFC |
0.45 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
| Cruise Power |
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| Cruise SFC |
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| Max pwr. pressure ratio |
14.1 |
| Length (in) |
31.5 |
| Dia (in) |
26.1 |
26.8 |
26.8 |
| Weight |
310 lb |
330 lb |
330 lb |