Rolls-Royce RB145
| RB.145 | |
|---|---|
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| The intake cover open revealing the intakes of the fuselage mounted RB145 engines | |
| Type | Turbojet |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Limited |
| First run | April 1961 |
| Major applications | EWR VJ 101 |
| Developed from | Rolls-Royce RB108 |
the translating engine nacelles of the VJ 101, fitted with 2 x RB145 each.
The Rolls-Royce RB.145 was a British jet engine designed in the early-1960s by Rolls-Royce for use as a lightweight VTOL lift and cruise engine. Developed from the Rolls-Royce RB108 the RB.145 featured more accessories and a higher thrust rating. Six engines developed by MAN Turbo were fitted to the first prototype of the EWR VJ 101 experimental German fighter aircraft, achieving supersonic flight by July 1964.
Reheated versions of the RB.145 with a thrust of 3,650 lb (16.2 kN) were fitted to the second EWR VJ 101 with the intention of reaching Mach 1.4.[1]
Applications
Specifications (RB.145)
Data from Gunston[2]
General characteristics
- Type: Single spool turbojet
- Length:
- Diameter:
- Dry weight:
Components
- Compressor: Nine-stage axial
- Combustors: Annular
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 2,750 lb (12.2 kN)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 6:1
See also
- Related development
- Related lists
References
Notes
- ↑ Flight International, 7 January 1965 www.flightglobal.com Retrieved: 31 December 2009
- ↑ Gunston 1989, p.150.
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
External links
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