General Electric F101

F101
A General Electric F101 engine
Type Augmented High Bypass Turbofan engine
National origin United States
Manufacturer General Electric
First run early 1970s
Major applications Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Developed into General Electric F110
CFM International CFM56

The General Electric F101 is an afterburning turbofan jet engine. It powers the Rockwell B-1 Lancer strategic bomber fleet of the USAF. In full afterburner it produces a thrust of more than 30,000 pounds-force (130 kN). The F101 was GE's first turbofan with an afterburner.

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