The
F404 is derived from the GE15 project that began in 1967 to
develop a replacement for the J79.
Introduced in 1980,
the F404 today powers over 3,700 aircraft of military services worldwide.
Turbofan
Fan: 3-stage
Compressor: 7-stage
Turbine: 1-stage low pressure and 1-stage high
pressure
