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The Turbomeca Makila is a family of French turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first run in 1976 and flown in 1977.[1]
| Makila | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Cutaway view of a Turbomeca Makila | |
| Type | Free-turbine turboshaft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Turbomeca/SAFRAN |
| First run | 1976 |
| Major applications | Aérospatiale Super Puma Denel Rooivalk |
| Number built | 2,200 |
Typical power output is around 1,300 kW (1,700 hp).[2] As of 2012[update], some 2,200 had been built.[2]
- Makila 1A 1240 kW (1662shp)
- Makila 1A1 1357 kW (1820shp)
- Makila 1A2 1376 kW (1845shp)
- Makila 1A4
- Makila 2A 1801 kW (2415shp)
- Makila 2A1
- Makila 2B
General characteristics
- Type: Free-turbine turboshaft
- Length: 1,836 mm (72 in)
- Diameter: 498 mm (20 in)
- Dry weight: 278.9 kg (including FADEC)
Components
- Compressor: 3-stage axial flow LP, single-stage centrifugal flow HP (both mounted on HP shaft)
- Combustors: Annular
- Turbine: 2-stage axial flow HP turbine, 2-stage axial flow free power turbine with rearwards output shaft
Performance
- Maximum power output: 1,801kW (2,415 shp)
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