Pratt & Whitney J58
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| Manufacturers | Pratt & Whitney |
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| First run | 1958 |
| Major applications | Lockheed A-12 |
| Lockheed SR-71 | |
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| ID | 2351593 |
About Pratt & Whitney J58
The Pratt & Whitney J58 was a jet engine that powered the Lockheed A-12, and subsequently the YF-12 and the SR-71 aircraft. It was an afterburning turbojet with a unique compressor bleed to the afterburner which gave increased thrust at high speeds.