Fairchild J83

J83
J83 engine on display at the American Airpower Museum
Type Turbojet
National origin United States
Manufacturer Fairchild Engine Division
First run 1950s
Major applications XSM-73 Goose
Developed from Fairchild J44

The Fairchild J83 turbojet was developed starting in 1955 to power cruise missiles used as un-armed decoys for bomber aircraft. The engine's development was terminated in November 1958.

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