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1980s Soviet/Russian turbofan aircraft engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kuznetsov NK-32 is an afterburning three-spool low bypass turbofan jet engine which powers the Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic bomber, and was fitted to the later model Tupolev Tu-144LL supersonic transport. It produces 245 kN (55,000 lbf) of thrust in afterburner.
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Type | Turbofan |
National origin | Soviet Union/Russia |
Manufacturer | Kuznetsov Design Bureau |
Major applications | Tupolev Tu-160 |
A non-afterburning variant known as NK-32 Tier 2 for Tu-160 and NK-65 will be used in the upcoming Russian bomber, PAK DA.[1]
NK-65 and a geared high-bypass turbofan variant PD-30, with a thrust of 30,000 kilograms-force (290 kN; 66,000 lbf) has been proposed for use on new Russian wide-body airliners, as well as the upgraded Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavylifter.[2] [3]
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