This is a rare and authentic Pratt & Whitney J-57 turbojet engine dataplate, a direct artifact from the golden age of Cold War aviation. Sourced froma recent trip to Tucson, Arizona—a region steeped in aviation history—thispiece was carefully removed from a decommissioned, run-out J-57 engine, thesame type used to power the legendary early B-52 Stratofortress bombers.
The data plate measures approximately 1¾” x 2¼” and is constructed fromsolid, heavy brass. Every character on the plate, including serial numbers,model designations, and technical nomenclature, is crisply stamped into thesurface, offering an unmistakable sense of authenticity and industrialcraftsmanship. This is not a reproduction—this is a genuine, issued plate thatonce belonged to an operational J-57 engine.
The J-57 engine was a cornerstone of U.S. jet propulsion in the 1950s and1960s. In addition to its role in the B-52, it powered such iconic aircraft asthe F-100 Super Sabre and the F-8 Crusader—symbols of American air superiorityduring the early jet era.
Whether displayed in a frame, mounted with photos or memorabilia, or addedto a collection of Cold War or aviation relics, this data plate makes astriking and historically rich centerpiece. These original J-57 plates arebecoming increasingly scarce, especially with full nomenclature intact. Amust-have for aviation enthusiasts, Cold War collectors, or anyone with anappreciation for vintage jet age engineering.All items sold are 100% guaranteed.
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