The JT15D Turbofan Engine was created to power fast economical low noise executive jets for the general aviation market and currently powers the Cessna Citation I & II, Mitsubishi Diamond series and the Aerospatiale Corvette. This paper describes a higher thrust more fuel efficient version, the JT15D-5, with electronic fuel control systems and power up to a thrust level of 3200 lb. The Engine and its development program are described, including flight test and customer installations. Development problems and their solutions are covered.

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