Soloviev D-20

Summary

The Soloviev D-20P, built by the Soloviev Design Bureau, was a low-bypass turbofan engine rated at 52.9 kN (11,900 lbf) thrust used on the Tupolev Tu-124. Elements of the design were used in the development of the larger Soloviev D-30 family of low and medium bypass engines.[1]

D-20
Left side view of the Soloviev D-20 engine
Type Turbofan
Manufacturer Soloviev Design Bureau
Major applications Tupolev Tu-124

Specifications edit

Data from Gunston and Jane's.[2][3]

General characteristics

  • Type: Twin-spool turbofan engine
  • Length: 330.4 cm (130 in)
  • Diameter: 97.6 cm (38.3 in)
  • Dry weight: 1,468 kg (3,236 lb)

Components

  • Compressor: Three-stage LP, eight-stage HP, axial flow
  • Combustors: 12-chamber cannular
  • Turbine: Two-stage LP turbine, single-stage HP turbine
  • Fuel type: Avtur

Performance

See also edit

Comparable engines

Related lists

References edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Taylor 1972, p. 752.
  2. ^ Gunston 1989, p. 164.
  3. ^ Taylor 1972, p. 751.

Bibliography edit

  • Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
  • Taylor, John W.R. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1972-73., London, Sampson Low, Marston and Company Ltd, 1972. ISBN 978-0354001090.