This paper briefly reviews the basic design concepts of the RB.211-22 high by-pass turbofan engine. It summarises the facilities available for developing the engine. It concludes with a status report of the engine development programme, including comments on the fan blade, combustion development and smoke levels, the H.P. turbine blade, oil sealing, structural rig testing, the three-shaft configuration, modular build, borescope inspection, achieved performance and noise levels.


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    Title :

    Development of the Rolls-Royce RB.211 turbofan for airline operation


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    National Air Transportation Meeting ; 1970



    Publication date :

    1970-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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