Hey, great video. I'm an engineer working for GE in Lynn, MA doing development testing on F414 engines. there's nothing quite like that roar of Max AB.
you can still go in test cell while a test is being done, in fact its part of the testing observations that you have to feel around for oil and fuel leaks, also while on full AB you can touch the VEN (variable exhaust nozzle) because they are in fact not in contact with the exhaust flame
What is it about the J-52 that you don't like? We had one for starter trials, and it just seemed a bit smaller and easier to handle than the bigger engines. We mostly test LM 1500's which are derived from the J79. The occasional Avon, Olympus, and rarely an actual J79. You opinion of the J-52 would be interesting to hear.
I'm an I level F-18 mechanic, and I've been to the test cell multiply times to change parts off the engine and I've been inside the test cell when they run it on full AB and it feels like your chest is being sucked out of your body, and yes its really loud still
they always chug when we test them and the parts take forever to get to where we are. just on and off the cell over and over again. maybe i got spoiled with the F404 being so new and easy to trouble shoot. I do have a lot more 404's under my belt that J52's
Whether the test was at Lynn or not, the Engine WAS Made at the GE facility in Lynn MA and the Fuel pump was made by Chandler Evans in West Hartford, CT.
this particular engine was turned in for normal maintainance. and yes we did have to do a break in before I could go in the test cell and perform a leak check (safety reasons). this video here is the final check before it is issued to the flying squadron and installed in the aircraft.
so, are the engines brand new and this is a break-in or, just after maintainance prior to instalation? pretty crazy how you could get used to something like that huh.
That screen would not hold up with forward airspeed. These intake screens are used only for testing. While it's a good idea, it's not yet feasible in the real world yet.
yeah its pretty bad ass, I've heard from some guys at test cell that you can actually touch the afterburner case while its in full AB, but I wouldn't dare try it haha
well yes, it's ignited gas... 'fire' I guess ismore commonly thought as the yellow ignited gas etc (with some blue in it).. meaning it is normally a different temperature... sometimes pressure however can affect this... but in this case, it is expanding gas , which is ignited.. so sure, you could say fire.
I heard that if you go in there and they run it up, it kind of takes the air out of your lungs and everything is violently shaking and you wear earplugs plus a cranial and its still really loud...is that true??
@a32938. Sorry buddy you are wrong. Yes the F110 is way more powerful. But the super hornet does not use the F404. The super uses the F414-GE-400. And the F404 puts out 16,000-18,000 pounds of thrust given ambient air conditions. But hey thanks for calling the engine weak.
well yes, it's ignited gas... 'fire' I guess ismore commonly thought as the yellow ignited gas etc (with some blue in it).. meaning it is normally a different temperature... sometimes pressure however can affect this... but in this case, it is expanding gas , which is ignited.. so sure, you could say fire. The expanding meaning it has been comnpressed , then ignited, thus expanding, which gives rise to the pressure differential.. hence forward thrust)... yes.. it's fire..
Jet engine is really powerful. I've seen the experiment which was to get the evidence how po\werful the jet engine was by using a car. The result was miserable.
Hey, great video. I'm an engineer working for GE in Lynn, MA doing development testing on F414 engines. there's nothing quite like that roar of Max AB.
hey i want to ask you a question
which one is a better engine F414 EPE or
F414 IN6 which will be used in Indian jet program
you can still go in test cell while a test is being done, in fact its part of the testing observations that you have to feel around for oil and fuel leaks, also while on full AB you can touch the VEN (variable exhaust nozzle) because they are in fact not in contact with the exhaust flame
I did this at MCAS El Toro. Also tested J-52's and J-79's (I was in in late 80's) and ran T-56's on the outdoor test cell.
What is it about the J-52 that you don't like?
We had one for starter trials, and it just seemed a bit smaller and easier to handle than the bigger engines.
We mostly test LM 1500's which are derived from the J79. The occasional Avon, Olympus, and rarely an actual J79.
You opinion of the J-52 would be interesting to hear.
i was a mechanic on those in the old days
it was fun to go in there to do a/b leak checks
I'm an I level F-18 mechanic, and I've been to the test cell multiply times to change parts off the engine and I've been inside the test cell when they run it on full AB and it feels like your chest is being sucked out of your body, and yes its really loud still
wow, I bet that was intense up close.
they always chug when we test them and the parts take forever to get to where we are. just on and off the cell over and over again. maybe i got spoiled with the F404 being so new and easy to trouble shoot. I do have a lot more 404's under my belt that J52's
Is this in Lynn, MA?
Whether the test was at Lynn or not, the Engine WAS Made at the GE facility in Lynn MA and the Fuel pump was made by Chandler Evans in West Hartford, CT.
I like the eyes and teeth on the wall around the hole where the thrust/exhaust goes looks like a face and made me lol @ 1.13 ish
this particular engine was turned in for normal maintainance. and yes we did have to do a break in before I could go in the test cell and perform a leak check (safety reasons). this video here is the final check before it is issued to the flying squadron and installed in the aircraft.
LOL'd at the "NO SMOKING" sign.
That exhaust tunnel looks gluttonous with those eyes above the no smoking sign.
so, are the engines brand new and this is a break-in or, just after maintainance prior to instalation? pretty crazy how you could get used to something like that huh.
the color will change when we pump preservation oil throught the AB
I was wondering about this too.. i figure it would be a huge pressure drop in a room like that?
not sure about ilde thrust, but max power it will put out aprox 16,500 lbs of thrust on a good day.
idle rpm= 10,500
max rpm=17,000
That screen would not hold up with forward airspeed. These intake screens are used only for testing. While it's a good idea, it's not yet feasible in the real world yet.
yeah its pretty bad ass, I've heard from some guys at test cell that you can actually touch the afterburner case while its in full AB, but I wouldn't dare try it haha
Thats crazy...Ive always wanted to experience that..
@hawkplaya94 yes it's still that loud. The smaller the run room the more things shake
How did you have the guts to stand right in front of it at full power??
The 404 was a fine engine until it got whooped by the 414. How about a 414 Test Stand Run-Up with Full AB? sdh in CT
Why do those different rings form in the exhaust? Do you know?
well yes, it's ignited gas... 'fire' I guess ismore commonly thought as the yellow ignited gas etc (with some blue in it).. meaning it is normally a different temperature... sometimes pressure however can affect this... but in this case, it is expanding gas , which is ignited.. so sure, you could say fire.
what sort of thrust is the producing idle? and what rpm is it running at both idle and at max thrust? just curious!
I heard that if you go in there and they run it up, it kind of takes the air out of your lungs and everything is violently shaking and you wear earplugs plus a cranial and its still really loud...is that true??
@a32938. Sorry buddy you are wrong. Yes the F110 is way more powerful. But the super hornet does not use the F404. The super uses the F414-GE-400. And the F404 puts out 16,000-18,000 pounds of thrust given ambient air conditions. But hey thanks for calling the engine weak.
it gets old. but still a fun job
well yes, it's ignited gas... 'fire' I guess ismore commonly thought as the yellow ignited gas etc (with some blue in it).. meaning it is normally a different temperature... sometimes pressure however can affect this... but in this case, it is expanding gas , which is ignited.. so sure, you could say fire. The expanding meaning it has been comnpressed , then ignited, thus expanding, which gives rise to the pressure differential.. hence forward thrust)... yes.. it's fire..
Could this be the worlds fastest trolley cart?
wow how does that thing stick on the ground?!
Is there any chance a person can slip and get pulled into the exhaust of a running engine?
Yes totally.
Not by that tiny motor. F100 or F119 but not that.
is that blue thing on the back a fire? if not what is it
deck plates rated at 90,000 lbs and a bunch of bolts and metal bars
You still doing this after leaving the drill field?? Its your old buddy Sisco btw lol
could you imagine being strapped to two of those and being launched off a boat
where was this iwokuni or oceanna (i know wrong spelling) i'm at miramar
hahah "no smoking" i chuckle when i saw that
I also do J-52s (hate um). I did A few T-56s in Miramar but I never got good at them. no J-79s. that was before my time.
This is done in China?
we tried to light a cigerette and it just blew it apart
Fuck that guy is brave i wouldnt even go in a room with that thing
Yup full Nelson. Puts out about 17,000 pounds of thrust. On a good day...
So awesome holy shit
i always thought if you stand a few feet away from a working jet engine you would get sucked in.
@supertecnoboff. It's my job dude. Don't really have a choice
YEAH!!!! Marshmallows!
note: NEVER go near a jet intake when its running or you will get sucked in!!!
I would use it to light my cigars.
yes its fire
HAHAHAHA i just noticed the eyes and the mouth
get some marshmellows and call it a day
@mikey0186 - that's so the room is safe for kids
It has to be with all the air its sucking in..
1,594 F. was the hotest ive seen
Jet engine is really powerful. I've seen the experiment which was to get the evidence how po\werful the jet engine was by using a car. The result was miserable.
Dare you to stick your hand in it! :)
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
You get used to it
@mikey0186 lulz at no smoking sign when theirs only a FUCKING 4000 DEGREE AFTERBURNER ON! lol
Dude ur lucky enough that it didnt sucked u innn!
iwakuni
Iwakuni
blah, pardon my garble, Im tired.
KILL. yup thats my real job you see in the vid
quick someone make smores lol
big lighter
Hell no dude haha