The Rolls-Royce/MAN Turbo RB.153 was a high-performance 6,850 pounds-force (3,110 kgf) dry thrust turbofan engine developed jointly by Rolls-Royce Limited and MAN Turbo.[1] Developed for the German EWR VJ 101D interceptor with a German-developed thrust-deflector system.[1] The engine was also proposed for a number of other military VTOL projects including the Hawker P.1157 and Dornier Do 31.[2][3] A commercial-version of the engine was also considered for the Messerschmitt Me P.160 airliner.[1] The VJ101D project was cancelled and the engine never flew, being retained as a test bed.
| RB.153 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Turbofan |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Limited MAN Turbo |
| First run | January 1963 |
| Major applications | EWR VJ 101D |
Applications edit
- EWR VJ 101D cancelled.[1]
Specifications edit
General characteristics
- Type: Turbofan
- Length: 89 inches (2.261 metres)
- Diameter: 29.5 inches (0.749 metres)
- Dry weight: 1431 lb (649 kg)
Components
- Compressor:
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 6,850 lbf (3,110 kgf) (30,470 N)
- Air mass flow: 121 lb/s (54.9 kg/s)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 4.79
See also edit
Related lists
References edit
- Notes
- ^ a b c d "R-R/MAN RB.153". Flight International: 908–909. 5 December 1963.
- ^ Dornier: die Chronik des ältesten deutschen Flugzeugwerks. Dornier GmbH (Friedrichshafen). Aviatic-Verlag, 1985.
- ^ Dow 2009, p. 253.
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