Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:19:37 -0800
From: Vic & Char (email address removed)
To: aviophile
Subject: J-55 Engine
(some headers removed)

Robert: In"USAF Aircraft 1947-1956" by James Fahey published by Ships
and Aircraft P.O. Box 48 Falls Church, Va 22046 (1956). On page 7 it
shows
                            USAF TURBOJETS
Model                Status              Years
Type                                    Rating
J55-FF X(Obsolete)     47___   Axial  1 Stage compressor    700

1 Stage Turbine

 I've checked with the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio. But they don't have
any information.

(Note: subsequent emailed attachment revealed the following information:
	General Electric J39
	Packard J41
	Westinghouse J43
	Westinghouse J45
	Packard J49
	Wright J51
	Frederick Flader J55
	Wright J59
	Wright J61
	Fairchild J63
	Fairchild J83
	Frederick Flader T32
	Wright T35
	Allison T39
	General Electric T41
	Wright T43
	Wright T47
	Allison T54
	Engine Manufacturer Code Letters
	
...among other useful information.)