SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac

Summary

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.

Larzac
Sectioned view of a SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac
Type Turbofan
National origin France
Manufacturer SNECMA Turbomeca
Major applications Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet

Variants edit

49-01
04-C6
04-C20
04-H-20

Applications edit

Specifications (Larzac 04-C6) edit

Data from [2][3]

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

See also edit

Comparable engines

Related lists

References edit

Notes
  1. ^ Gunston 1989, p.172.
  2. ^ "Larzac 04" (PDF). Snecma. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 10, 2006. Retrieved 2008-01-09.
  3. ^ "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 edit

  • Product page