SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac
| Larzac | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sectioned view of a SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac | |
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | SNECMA Turbomeca |
| Major applications | Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet |
The SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac is a military turbofan manufactured by GRTS (Groupement Turbomeca-SNECMA),[1] a consortium between the two French companies, SNECMA and Turbomeca. Its main application was on the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet.
Variants
- 49-01
- 04-C6
- 04-C20
- 04-H-20
Applications
- Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet
- HAL HJT-36 (only initial prototypes)
Specifications (Larzac 04-C6)
General characteristics
- Type: Axial flow, twin-spool, bypass turbofan engine
- Length: 1,187 mm (46.73 in)
- Diameter: Inlet: 452 mm (17.79 in)
- Dry weight: 295 kg (650.35 lb)
Components
- Compressor: Low pressure: 2 stage axial, High pressure: 4 stage axial
- Combustors: Annular
- Turbine: Low pressure: 1 stage, High pressure: 1 stage
- Fuel type: Aviation kerosene Jet A-1 or similar
- Oil system: pressure spray/splash with scavenge
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 13 kN (2,970 lbf),
- Overall pressure ratio: 10.5
- Bypass ratio: 1.04
- Air mass flow: 28.1 kg/s (62 lb/s)
- Turbine inlet temperature: 1,403 K (1,130 °C; 2,066 °F)
- Specific fuel consumption: 73 kg/(kN hr) (0.716 lb/(lbf hr))
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 4.567
See also
Comparable engines
Related lists
References
- Notes
- ^ Gunston 1989, p.172.
- ^ "Larzac 04" (PDF). Snecma. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 10, 2006. Retrieved 2008-01-09.
- ^ "Vectors For September 2003". Retrieved 2008-01-09.
- Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
External links
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