How does turboprop engine work?
The turboprop uses a gas turbine core to turn a propeller. The core is very similar to a basic turbojet except that instead of expanding all the hot exhaust through the nozzle to produce thrust, most of the energy of the exhaust is used to turn the turbine.
Who owns europrop?
The TP400 is the most powerful turboprop in the world currently in production….Europrop International.
| Type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Owner | MTU Aero Engines Rolls-Royce Safran Aircraft Engines ITP Aero |
| Number of employees | 2,500 |
What engines are on the Airbus A400M?
Engines onboard the A400M Airbus Military selected the three-shaft TP400-D6 turboprop engine manufactured by EuroProp International (EPI) in May 2003. EPI is a consortium formed by Rolls-Royce (UK, Germany), ITP (Spain), MTU (Germany) and Snecma (France). Rolls-Royce is responsible for overall integration.
What is ITP Rolls-Royce?
ITP Aero (Industria de Turbo Propulsores) is a Spanish aero engine and gas turbine manufacturer. It is currently a subsidiary of British aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings. It was established in 1989 as a joint venture between Spanish engineering conglomerate SENER and Rolls-Royce Plc.
Who owns ITP Aero?
Rolls-Royce Holdings
ITP Aero/Parent organizations
Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell 100% of ITP Aero to Bain Capital Private Equity, which is leading a consortium of investors, for approximately €1.7 billion.
When did the Europrop TP400 come into service?
The aircraft and engine officially entered service on 30 September 2013 with the French Air Force. Several technical problems delayed the engine’s certification test program and pushed the entire A400M aircraft program into further scheduling adjustments.
How many horsepower does Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engine have?
Delivering an output of more than 11,000 shaft horsepower at sea level and a three-shaft configuration combining state-of-the-art engine modules With a high autonomy of 4,800 nm (8900 km), the TP400-D6 can power extended round trip sorties from its main operating base
What is the autonomy of the TP400 D6?
With a high autonomy of 4,800 nm (8900 km), the TP400-D6 can power extended round trip sorties from its main operating base To optimise engine utilization and enable post-flight troubleshooting, the engine benefits from a dual Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
What kind of engine is the Rolls Royce TP400 D6?
The TP400-D6 is a 3-shaft counter rotating turboprop engine delivering more than 11,600 shp. The engine is designed to operate in the harshest environments. Rolls-Royce is contracted to development and production of more than 750 engines for the A400M fleets of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Belgium and Luxembourg.