A hydrodynamic bearing (18) is provided that includes an annular main foil (28) having axially spaced inner and outer surfaces. Bump foils (26) are supported circumferentially on the outer surface. Top foils (24) are supported circumferentially on the inner surface opposite the bump foils. In one example, spacers (30) are arranged between the top foils and the main foils. The spacers can be provided by chemically etching the main foil, in one example. The bump foils include first and second corrugated portions respectively providing first and second axial heights. The first axial height is less than the second axial height and is arranged at a leading edge of the bump foil relative to the direction of airflow across the hydrodynamic bearing.
