F101GE102

The F101GE102 is a low-bypass turbofan engine developed by General Electric. It was originally designed as a derivative of the F101 engine, which powered the B-1 Lancer bomber. The F101GE102 was specifically developed for the Rockwell B-1A bomber, the initial version of the B-1 program. Its primary role was to provide the high thrust-to-weight ratio necessary for supersonic flight.

The engine featured a two-spool design, with a low-pressure and a high-pressure system. It incorporated advanced materials and technologies for its time to achieve the required performance. While the B-1A program was eventually canceled, the F101GE102 engine served as a critical stepping stone in the development of subsequent GE engines. Its technological innovations and design principles were carried forward into other successful military and commercial aircraft engines. The experience gained from the F101GE102 contributed significantly to GE's expertise in turbofan engine technology, particularly in the areas of high thrust, fuel efficiency, and advanced materials.