SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac
| Larzac | |
|---|---|
| |
| Sectioned view of a SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac | |
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | SNECMA Turbomeca |
| Major applications | Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet |
The Larzac is a military turbofan manufactured by GRTS (Groupement Turbomeca-SNECMA),[1] a consortium between the two French companies,SNECMA and Turbomeca.
Applications
Its main application was on the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet, on which 2 versions were used :
- Larzac 04C6 for the French Air Force Alpha Jets.[2]
- Larzac 04C20 for the, among others, Luftwaffe Alpha Jets.
An Indian aircraft under development, the HAL HJT-36, also used these engines for the prototypes.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: Axial flow, twin-shaft, bypass turbofan engine (Bypass ratio: 1.13 (04C6), 1.04 (04C20))
- Length: 46.73 in
- Diameter: Inlet: 17.79 in
- Dry weight: 635.50 lb
Components
- Compressor: Low pressure: 2 stages, High pressure: 4 stages
- Turbine: Low pressure: 1 stage, High pressure: 1 stage
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 2,970 lbf (04C6), 3,200 lbf (04C6)
References
Notes
- ^ Gunston 1989, p.172.
- ^ a b "Larzac 04" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-01-09.
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Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9