Originally ordered by the U.S. Air Force strictly for the ADM-20 Quail, the J85 quickly found applications in other light-jet applications including the supersonic Northrop F-5/T-38 family. Over 13,500 J85s and 2,000 commercial CJ610s have been delivered.

models

• J85-GE-3: 2,450 lb (10.9 kN) thrust
• J85-GE-4: 2,950 lb (13.1 kN) thrust
• J85-GE-5A: 3,850 lb (17.1 kN) afterburning thrust
• J85-J4: 2,950 lb (13.1 kN) thrust

specifications

• Turbojet
• Compressor: 8-stages
• Turbine: 2-stages
• Mass flow: 45 lbs/sec
• Pressure ratio: 7 - 8

used by

• McDonnell ADM-20 Quail
• Canadair CT-114 Tutor
• North American T-2 Buckeye
• Northrop T-38 Talon