Engineering:Kuznetsov NK-32

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Short description: 1980s Soviet/Russian turbofan aircraft engine
NK-32
Kuznetsov NK-32 (cutaway)..jpg
Type Turbofan
National origin Soviet Union/Russia
Manufacturer Kuznetsov Design Bureau
Major applications Tupolev Tu-160

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.

A non-afterburning variant known as NK-32 Tier 2 for Tu-160 and NK-65 will be used in the upcoming Russia bomber, PAK DA.[1]

NK-65 and a geared high-bypass turbofan variant PD-30, with a thrust of 30 tonnes (around 300 kN) has been proposed for use on new Russian wide-body airliners, as well as the upgraded Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavylifter.[2] [3]

Applications

Specifications

General characteristics

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

See also

Comparable engines

Related lists

References

External links

  • NK-32 on LeteckeMotory.cz (Czech)