---------------------------------------------------------- L29-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 09/29/17: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:46 AM - Re: L29 w/ Afterburner (speedy11@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:59 AM PST US From: speedy11@aol.com Subject: L29-List: Re: L29 w/ Afterburner Anthony, It might be a good upgrade for the jet. It would be a much more expensive engine. Even installing a J-85 without AB would be a nice option. I am not an expert on the subject, but I have knowledge of both jets so I'll offer an opinion. The J-85 AB section needs room for the AB to open and close, so that may be an issue at the engine bay trailing edge. I'm sure you can get measurements from someone on the dimensions of the AB when in full AB. That would be the limfac in this situation. Also, mounting points will likely have to be manufactured. As I recall, the T-38 engine rolls into the fuselage on rails built into the fuselage and then is secured in place. The T-38 is similar to the L-29 in that the tail section "boat" is removed to access the engine. I think such an installation would be very interesting. I hope you can do it. Stan Sutterfield Time: 07:33:43 AM PST US From: Anthony Royal Subject: L29-List: L29 w/ Afterburner Has anyone heard of an L29 with a J85-GE-5 or -5A engine with afterburner i nstalled?=C2- With 2400 lbs normal thrust and 3600-3850 lbs thrust with a fterburner, it would seem to be a good fit. Engine dimensions look good to go but was told the tail pipe might be an issue.=C2- Was told there is/wa s one L29 with this conversion but gentleman didn't have any specifics. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message l29-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/L29-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/l29-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/l29-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.