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Engine Model: NK-231. Manufacturer Name: NK-231. Designer: Kuznetsov. Application: Tu-160. Propellants: Air/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 226.500 kN (50,919 lbf). Thrust(sl): 205.900 kN (46,288 lbf). Isp: 1,980 sec. Burn time: 58,000 sec. Chambers: 1. Country: Russia. Status: Development ended 1992.

Turbofan engine used in Tu-160. Thrust is maximum sea level thrust; specific impulse is sea level value at that thrust.



NK-231 used on Rocket Stages


Bibliography:

  • Gunston, Bill, The Osprey Encylopedia of Russian Aircraft 1975-1995, Osprey, London, 1995.


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