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Kolesov RD-36-51

The Kolesov RD-36-51 was a supersonic turbojet engine used on the Tu-144D SST. It had a translating-plug variable-area nozzle.

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The RD-36-51A produced 20,000 kgf thrust at take-off and had a cruise specific fuel consumption of 1.22 kg/(kgp h). which gave the aircraft a maximum range of 6,500 km.

The engine was a replacement for the Kuznetsov NK-144 turbofan, giving an increase in full payload range from 3,080km to 5,330km.

Variants

RD-36-41
RD-36-51
RD-36-51A

General characteristics

  • Type: Turbojet
  • Length:
  • Diameter:
  • Dry weight:

    • Components

  • Compressor: Axial

    • Performance

  • Maximum thrust: 24,000 kgf at takeoff and 5,400 kgf cruise
  • Specific fuel consumption: 35 g/(kN·s)) 1.23 lb/(lbf·h)
  • Power-to-weight ratio:

    • References

    Kolesov RD-36-51 Wikipedia
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