THF170346

Model of a Pratt & Whitney J-57 Turbojet Engine, circa 1958

THF170347

Model of a Pratt & Whitney J-57 Turbojet Engine, circa 1958

Summary

Pratt & Whitney introduced its J57 turbojet engine in 1950. The versatile unit powered everything from Boeing 707 passenger airliners to B-52 bombers. Turbojets heat compressed air inside a gas turbine -- the turbine drives the compressor -- and expand the exhaust through a propelling nozzle, which provides thrust for the airplane. This electric-powered cutaway model illustrates the turbojet's operation.

Artifact

Model (Representation)

Date Made

circa 1958

Subject Date

22 January 1959

Creators

Pratt & Whitney Company

Atkins & Merrill

Place of Creation

United States, Massachusetts, South Sudbury

Creator Notes

Made for the Pratt & Whitney Company by Atkins & Merrill.

Keywords

Models (Representations)

Cutaways (Models)

Airplanes

Airplane engines

Engines (Power producing equipment)

Aviation

Ford Motor Company

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.136.44

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Silver (Color)
Blue
Gray (Color)
Yellow

Dimensions

Height: 18.5 inches

Width: 16 inches

Length: 46 inches

Inscriptions

on plate: QUARTER-SCALE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS J-57 ENGINE/ PRESENTED TO/ FORD MOTOR COMPANY/ BY/ PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT DIVISION OF UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION / JANUARY 22, 1959 / IN RECOGNITION OF FORD'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE IN BUILDING / PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT ENGINES, UNDER LICENSE, OVER A SPAN OF NINETEEN YEARS. on seal: PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT / DEPENDABLE ENGINES. on side of stand: Atkins & Merrill / INCORPORATED / SOUTH SUDBURY, MASS. on plate on end: G-3646-7