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). A simple and robust unit with six-stage compressor, annular combustor, and single-stage turbine, it initially gave 1,200 pounds of thrust but improved to 1,600 in production versions. Its first flight was under a FG Corsair in January 1944. It was developed into the smaller J32, and the successful Westinghouse J34, an enlarged version which produced 3,000 pounds of thrust.

Variants

;19A:Prototypes and initial production, boost engines ;19B:Increased mass flow version delivering at 18,000 rpm at sea level, added gearbox to allow engine to be a prime driver ;19XB-2B:Company designation for WE-20. ;XJ30-WE-7: for

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;XJ30-WE-8: originally designated J43 ;XJ30-WE-9: for

;J30-WE-20: production engines delivering thrust, Internal model 19XB-2B

Applications

* Convair XF-92 * McDonnell FH Phantom * Northrop XP-79 *

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Specifications (Westinghouse 19A)

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