Kuznetsov NK-4
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| NK-4 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Kuznetsov Design Bureau |
| First run | April 1956 |
| Major applications | Antonov An-10[1] Ilyushin Il-18[1] |
The Kuznetsov NK-4 was a Soviet turboprop engine, designed by the Kuznetsov Design Bureau.
Development
Development of the NK-4 began on September 27, 1955[2] at the Kuznetsov Design Bureau. Factory tests where passed on April 17, 1956[2] and state tests where passed in 1957.[2] It was considered an economical and technologically advanced engine at the time.[2]
A new version of the NK-4 that improved in terms of service life and efficiency,[2] the NK-4A, passed factory tests in October 1957.[1] State tests of the NK-4A where passed in June 1959.[1]
Applications
- Antonov An-10 (early versions)
- Ilyushin Il-18
Specifications (NK-4)
Data from Отечественная авиационно-космическая техника - САМАРСКИЙ НТК.[2]
General characteristics
- Type: Turboprop engine
- Length:
- Diameter:
- Dry weight: 970 kg (2,140 lb)[2] without propeller
Components
- Compressor:
Performance
- Maximum power output: 2,944 kW (3,948 hp)[2] at takeoff and 1,580 kW (2,120 hp)[2] at cruise
- Overall pressure ratio: 7.9[2]
- Turbine inlet temperature: 1250 K[2]
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
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