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Rolls Royce close to finishing UltraFan engine demonstrator
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 7/18/2022
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British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is in the final stages of building a demonstrator for the gigantic 3.5-meter-diameter fan engine. Rolls Royce will demonstrate technologies that can improve the efficiency of aviation engines.
The UtraFan is considered the largest aeronautical engine in the world, with a total diameter of about 4 meters, and up to 25% more efficient than the first generation of Trent engines. Despite the big fan, the engine uses advanced materials, such as the titanium and carbon system, which promise to keep the weight at low levels.
The UltrafFan will have a high bypass ratio, which should make the engine even more efficient.
In addition to greater energy efficiency, the engine will emit 40% less nitrogen oxides and 35% less noise compared to the first generation Trent. In addition, the engine will have options that offer between 25,000 to 100,000 lbs of thrust.
The engine is expected to enter aircraft service within the next decade. However, technologies that are validated in this engine can also be used in current Trent, further increasing efficiency.
The demonstrator test is scheduled to take place later this year, and should be filled 100% with SAF.
Rolls-Royce UltraFan
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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