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ALF502
A fairly common puddlejumper engine, the 502 features a 3-stage fan, a 7-stage
axial compressor, and a centrifugal high-pressure compressor. Our listed data
is for the L3 model, found on the Canadair Challenger 600.
Engine statistics
| Specification |
|
| Application |
Regional Jets |
| T/O Thrust |
7,800 lb |
| Cruise Thrust |
1,600 lb |
| T/O SFC |
0.414 lb/hr/lb |
| Cruise SFC |
0.720 lb/hr/lb |
| Bypass Ratio |
|
| T/O Pressure Ratio |
13.8 |
| Length |
65.6 in |
| Dia |
50 in |
| Weight |
1,311 lb |