Three 3-shaft engines have been designed; first is Trent in 10,000-lb static thrust class, scheduled to go into service in projected Fairchild Hiller F228; second is RB.207 in 50,000-lb thrust class for large medium and long haul aircraft, and latest is RB.211 in 35, 000-lb static thrust bracket; performance requirements, aerodynamic considerations of compressors and turbines leading to choice of three shaft engine, and mechanical design of three shaft engines are presented and advantages pointed out; operational aspects and performance; schematics are included.


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    Title :

    Rolls-Royce three shaft turbofan engine


    Additional title:

    Aircraft Eng


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    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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