- Mikulin AM-3
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AM-3 Type Turbojet National origin Soviet Union Manufacturer Designed by Alexander Mikulin Major applications Tupolev Tu-16 The Mikulin AM-3 (also called RD-3M) is a turbojet engine developed in the Soviet Union by Alexander Mikulin.
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Design and development
The development of the high performance single-shaft engine began in 1948. The engine was used in different versions for the Tupolev Tu-16 and Tu-104, as well as the Myasishchev M-4. It had a single-stage blower and an eight-stage high pressure compressor, that were propelled by a two-stage high pressure turbine.
Variants
- AM-3, AM-3A: first series version
- AM-3D: Version for M-4 with 85,6 kN thrust
- AM-3M-200, AM-3M-500, AM-3M-500A: developed further versions with 93,1 kN
- WP-8: Chinese copy of the AM-3 with 91,3 kN thrust for the Xian H-6 (reproduction of the Tu-16)
Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: Turbojet engine
- Length: 5,380 mm
- Diameter: 1,400 mm
- Dry weight: 3,200 kg
Components
- Compressor: Axial-flow
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 85,3 kN
- Specific fuel consumption: 0.932 kg (kN•h)
- Power-to-weight ratio:
See also
- Related lists
Mikulin aircraft engines Piston engines Turbojets AM-3
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