Turbomeca Aubisque

Aubisque / RM9
Preserved Turbomeca Aubisque
Type	Turbofan
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Turbomeca
First run	1961
Major applications	Saab 105

The Aubisque was a small turbofan engine designed and produced by Turbomeca in the 1960's. It was used in the Saab 105 military trainer aircraft as the RM9. The engine is named after the Col d'Aubisque in the Pyrenees mountains, in line with company tradition.

Specifications (Aubisque)

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General characteristics

• Type: Low-bypass turbofan
• Length: 105 in
• Diameter: 22.3 in
• Dry weight: 545 lb

Components

• Compressor: Single stage centrifugal plus single stage axial
• Combustors: Annular chamber
• Turbine: Two stage

Performance

• Maximum thrust: 1,540 lbf at 32,500 rpm
• Power-to-weight ratio:

See also

Related lists

• List of aircraft engines
  

References

Bibliography

• Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9