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MTR MTR390

The MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 is a turboshaft developed for light helicopter applications by MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce (MTR). The engine is designed to power helicopters in the weight range of 5-7 tonnes in both single and twin engine configurations. So far the only application is the Eurocopter Tiger. Test runs of the MTR390 began in 1989 and the first test flight was performed in 1991. The MTR390 received military certification in May 1996 and civil approval in June 1997.

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An uprated version, the MTR390-E (Enhanced), is being developed with Spain's ITP.

Variants

MTR390-2C
Production engine
MTR390-E
Enhanced variant under development

Applications

  • Eurocopter Tiger

    • Specifications (MTR390)

    Data from

    General characteristics

  • Type: Centrifugal Turboshaft
  • Length: 108 cm (42.4 in)
  • Diameter: 68 cm (26.8 in)
  • Dry weight: 169 kg (372 lb)

    • Components

  • Compressor: Centrifugal, 2 stage
  • Combustors: Annular
  • Turbine: 1 stage high pressure turbine, 2 stage low pressure turbine

    • Performance

  • Maximum power output: 1465 shp
  • Overall pressure ratio: 13:1
  • Specific fuel consumption: 280 g/kW·h (0.46 lb/shp-hr)
  • Power-to-weight ratio:

    • References

    MTR MTR390 Wikipedia
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