Pratt Whitney JT8D 15 Free 3D model

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This 3D model was originally crafted in Sketchup 13, then effortlessly converted to various other 3D formats. Native format is .skp; the 3ds Max scene is 2016, rendered with Vray 3.00 Thanks go out to the brilliant mind behind the JT8D-17, I repurposed its fan design in my creation. Presumably, a talented author first brought this model to life, though their name remains unknown. Entirely built from scratch, except for the reused fan design, this 3D model takes inspiration from the Pratt & Whitney JT8D engine family. This marvel of engineering is the low-bypass {0.96 to 1} turbofan engine developed by Pratt & Whitney in February 1963 during Boeing's maiden flight of the iconic 727 aircraft. Building upon their earlier J52 turbojet design, powering US Navy A-6 Intruder attack aircraft, they refined and elevated its capabilities. Sweden brought forth an afterburning variant called the Volvo RM8, license-built specifically for the Saab 37 Viggen fighter aircraft. Another adaptation known as the FT12 was created for ship propulsion purposes. With a family of eight JT8D models, each model showcases remarkable diversity in thrust, covering the range from 12,250 to 17,400 pounds-force [62 to 77 kN], serving power-hungry aircraft such as the Boeing 727 and the DC-9. The incredible output has allowed more than one-half billion hours of service among over 14,000 produced JT8D engines. These engines gained acceptance by numerous operators beyond 350. This prolific model reached new heights of production in terms of turbofan technology history. Primarily applied to Dassault Mercure models under the engine family category 'JT8D-15', these low-bypass turboprop innovations forever left their mark on commercial and private industry.