Turbo-Union RB199
The RB199 is a three-shaft turbofan jet engine with afterburner and thrust reverser . It was developed in the 1970s by Turbo-Union Ltd., a cooperation between Rolls-Royce (40%), MTU Aero Engines (40%) and Fiat Aviazione (20%) for the Panavia Tornado . 2,504 units have been delivered since 1979.
variants
There are four different primary variants and two special versions:
- Mk.101: Initial version, which was used for the prototypes and the first series machines of the tornado. The model was later replaced by the Mk.103.
- Mk.103: Standard engine of the Tornado IDS / Recce / GR.4 (also Tornado F.2) *
- Mk.104: Performance-enhanced version of the Mk.103 for the Tornado F.3 , which has been optimized for greater altitudes.
- Mk.104D: Special version for the BAe EAP test vehicle
- Mk.104E: Special version, which also bore the identifier RB199-122. Was installed in the first two prototypes of the Eurofighter EF 2000 Typhoon (DA1 and DA2) until the Eurojet EJ200 was completed.
- Mk.105: Final version for the Tornado ECR .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Mk.101 | Mk.103 | Mk.104 | Mk.105 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum dry thrust : | 38.7 kN | 40.5 kN | 40.5 kN | 42.5 kN |
| Maximum thrust with afterburner : | 66.0 kN | 71.2 kN | 73.0 kN | 74.3 kN |
| Air flow rate: | k. A. | 72.6 kg / s | 72.6 kg / s | 75.3 kg / s |
| Bypass ratio : | k. A. | 1.08: 1 | 1.08: 1 | 0.97: 1 |
| Compression ratio : | k. A. | 23.5 | k. A. | 24.5 |
| Specific fuel consumption: (without afterburner) |
k. A. | 18.38 g / kNs | 18.38 g / kNs | 18.41 g / kNs |
| Length: | 3.25 m | 3.25 m | 3.61 m | 3.30 m |
| Inlet diameter: | 72 cm | 72 cm | 72 cm | 75 cm |
| Weight: | k. A. | 915 kg | 975 kg | 990 kg |
| Largest diameter: | 87 cm | 87 cm | 87 cm | 87 cm |
Web links
Commons : RB199 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
