The Rolls‐Royce RB.211 Three Shaft Turbofan: A description of the advanced technology turbofan engine now on order for the Lockheed 1011 three‐engined transport aircraft

Abstract

THE Rolls‐Royce RB.211 turbofan engine in various ratings is on firm offer for the proposed large three‐engined transport aircraft such as the McDonnell Douglas DC‐10 and the Lockheed 1011 now being designed in the United States. First certificated engines will be available in December 1970, at a basic price of around $½ million varying according to the rating chosen. The engine is also offered for 200‐seat twin engine transports. A typical specification is as follows:

Citation

(1968), "The Rolls‐Royce RB.211 Three Shaft Turbofan: A description of the advanced technology turbofan engine now on order for the Lockheed 1011 three‐engined transport aircraft", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 40 No. 4, pp. 22-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034361