Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour
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The Adour jet engine is a two-shaft turbofan developed by Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca, a joint subsidiary of Rolls-Royce (UK) and Turbomeca (France).
More than 2,800 Adours have been produced, for 19 different armed forces. Total flying hours are over 7 million. Continuing development of Adour will provide further thrust growth and lower operating costs. Two new versions are under development:
- Adour 106 - Intended for use with the SEPECAT Jaguar to replace the current Mk104 engine. The Mk106 combines the latest technology of the non-afterburning Adour 871, with a reheat section to improve overall performance. The RAF has refitted its fleet with this engine as part of the GR3 upgrade. The Indian Air Force is also to equip its fleet with the engine.
- Adour 951 - Designed for the latest versions of the BAE Hawk, this version was launched in response to customer requirements and features improved performance relative to the current Mk871, with up to twice the service life. The Adour 951 is a more fundamental redesign than the Adour Mk106, featuring an all-new fan and combustor and revised HP and LP turbines. The recent export successes of the Hawk in South Africa and India are driving the project.
[edit] Adour in service
- SEPECAT Jaguar
- BAE Hawk
- Royal Air Force, as trainer and in Red Arrows display team
- Australia
- Canadian Forces
- Indonesian Air Force
- Royal Saudi Air Force
- South Africa
- South Korea
- others
- T45 Goshawk
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