Kuznetsov NK-32
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| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | Soviet Union/Russia |
| Manufacturer | Kuznetsov Design Bureau |
| Major applications | Tupolev Tu-160 |
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The Kuznetsov NK-32 is an afterburning 3-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 is the largest and most powerful engine ever fitted on a combat aircraft. It produces 245 kN (55,000 lbf) of thrust in maximum afterburner.
A non-afterburning variant known as NK-32 Tier 2 will be used in the PAK DA.[1]
A geared high-bypass turbofan variant PD-30, with a thrust of 30 tonnes, has been proposed for use on new Russian wide-body airliners, as well as the upgraded Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavylifter.[2]
Applications
Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: Three-spool low-bypass afterburning turbofan
- Length: 6,000 mm (20 ft)[3]
- Diameter: 1,460 mm (4.79 ft)[3]
- Dry weight: 3,400 kg (7,500 lb)[3]
Components
- Compressor: 3-stage LP (fan), 5-stage IP, 7-stage HP
- Combustors: annular
- Turbine: 1-stage HP, 1-stage IP, 2-stage LP
Performance
- Maximum thrust: Cruise thrust: 14 000 kgf (31,000 lbf, 137 kN)[4] Afterburning thrust: 25 000 kgf (55,000 lbf, 245 kN) [4]
- Overall pressure ratio: 28.4[3]
- Bypass ratio: 1.4[3]
- Turbine inlet temperature: 1630 K (1357 °C)
- Specific fuel consumption: (supersonic) 1.70 kg/kgf/hour[5](subsonic): 0.72-0.73 kg/kgf/hour[5]
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 7.35 Kgf/kg
See also
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
External links
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