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Why is the J79 30% heavier than the R-25?

For engines of similar size and performance that developed during the same time period, The GE J79 is listed as having a weight of about 3,800 pounds while the Turmansky R25 is listed at 2,600 pounds.

Are they so dissimilar of design that the J79 ends up that much heavier or is equipment not included in the R25 weight that are added into the J79 number?

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