A structured digital archive of General Electric J79 turbojet engine documentation, spanning service, maintenance, parts breakdown, and installation manuals across all major variants. This collection covers the full operational lifecycle of the J79 — from early F-104 Starfighter variants through the definitive F-4 Phantom II and B-58 Hustler configurations.

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Historical Note

The General Electric J79 is one of the most significant axial-flow turbojet engines in aviation history. Design studies began in 1952, evolving from the GE J73, with the first engine run in 1955 and the first flight of the YF-104 Starfighter in 1956. Operational service began in 1958.

Developed at General Electric's Evendale, Ohio facility, the J79 introduced variable-stator compressor technology — a landmark engineering innovation that allowed the engine to operate efficiently across a wide range of speeds and altitudes. This design, pioneered by GE engineer Gerhard Neumann, became the foundation for subsequent generations of high-performance jet engines.

The J79 powered the first US Mach 2 operational fighter (F-104 Starfighter) and the first US Mach 2 bomber (Convair B-58 Hustler). During the Vietnam War, aircraft equipped with the J79 — particularly the F-4 Phantom II — were credited with more aerial kills than any other Western jet fighter of the era. Over 17,000 units were produced across more than 30 years of production, with variants serving the US Navy, US Air Force, and numerous allied air forces.

Key variants include the J79-GE-2/3 (early F-104 and F4H-1), J79-GE-5 (B-58 Hustler), J79-GE-10 (F-4J, higher thrust), J79-GE-17 (F-4E, "smokeless" variant), and the J79-GE-J1E built under licence in Israel for the IAI Kfir. Civilian derivatives — the CJ805-3 (non-afterburning) and CJ805-23 (aft-turbofan) — powered the Convair 880, Convair 990, and a single Sud Aviation Caravelle. Post-military applications include the LM1500 land/marine industrial turbine and use in land-speed record vehicles.

Manuals Included in This Collection

• General Electric J79-GE-8 Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual — NAVAIR 028-105AGC-504 — 1962
• General Electric J79-GE-2 Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Flight Line Reference Manual — GEI 67810 — 1959
• General Electric J79-GE-2 Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Service Instruction Manual — NAVWEPS 02B-105AGA-502 — 1 October 1961 / Revised 1 January 1962
• General Electric J79-GE-19 Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual — T.O. 2J-J79-64 — 15 May 1972
• General Electric J79-GE-15 A, E Turbojet Engine Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual — TO 2J-J79-44 — 1987
• General Electric J79-GE-15 A, E / J79-GE-17 A, C, E, F, G Aircraft Turbo Jet Engines Intermediate Maintenance Manual — Afterburner Maintenance — TO 2J-J79-86-10 — 1979
• General Electric J79-GE-15 A, E / J79-GE-17 A, C, E, F, G Aircraft Turbo Jet Engines Intermediate Maintenance Manual — Test, Troubleshooting, and Preservation — TO 2J-J79-86-9 — 1979
• General Electric J79-GE-17 A, C, E, F, G Aircraft Engine Intermediate Maintenance and Depot — External Piping, Cabling, Clamping Manual — TO 2J-J79-86-12 — 1980
• General Electric J79-GE-15 A, E Aircraft Engine Intermediate Maintenance and Depot — External Piping, Cabling, Clamping Manual — TO 2J-J79-86-11 — 1980
• General Electric J79-GE-10 A, B Aircraft Engine Intermediate Maintenance and Depot — External Piping, Cabling, Clamping Manual — NAVAIR 02B-105AGD-6-1.1 — 1975
• General Electric J79-GE-8 B, C, D Aircraft Engine Intermediate Maintenance and Depot — External Piping, Cabling, Clamping Manual — NAVAIR 02B-105AGC-6.1 — 1975
• General Electric J79-GE-2 Aircraft Engine Installation Manual — GEI 44504-J2 — 1958
• General Electric J79-11A Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Flight Line Reference — GEI 67862 — 1963
• General Electric J79-15 Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Operation and Service Instruction Manual — GEI 84203 — 1981
• General Electric J79-11A Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual — GEI 67874 — 1 February 1965
• General Electric J79-GE-7, -11 and -11A Aircraft Turbo Jet Engine Consolidated Major Accessories Overhaul Instructions with Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual — GEI 67880 — 1962
• Modification to J79-OEL-7 — Emergency Nozzle Closure System to Improve Operation with Aerated Oil

This collection spans documentation from 1958 through 1987, covering the J79-GE-2, -7, -8, -10, -11, -11A, -15, -17, and -19 variants. Manual types include illustrated parts breakdowns, flight line reference guides, service instruction manuals, intermediate maintenance manuals, installation manuals, accessories overhaul instructions, and engineering modification documents.

Engineering Norms and Standards

J79 documentation was produced under US military technical order (T.O.) and NAVAIR numbering systems, reflecting the dual Air Force and Navy procurement of this engine. Air Force manuals follow the TO 2J-J79-xx series; Navy manuals follow the NAVAIR 02B-105AGx series. GE-issued commercial manuals (GEI series) cover installation, flight line reference, and accessories overhaul. Engineering standards applicable to this engine include MIL-E-5007 (turbojet engine general specification), MIL-T-5624 (JP-4/JP-8 fuel), and applicable MIL-L-7808 lubrication specifications. Variable-stator compressor geometry and afterburner staging are documented in variant-specific intermediate maintenance manuals.

Format and Delivery

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Disclaimer: These documents are provided for historical reference and research purposes. For airworthiness decisions on any operational aircraft or engine, consult the current Type Certificate holder and applicable regulatory authority. No guarantee is made as to completeness for any specific maintenance task. Trade names and document numbers are used for identification purposes only. This digital compilation, structure, indexing and presentation are © Sicuro Publishing.