Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca RTM322

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The RTM322 is a turboshaft engine produced by Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Ltd., a joint venture between Rolls-Royce plc and Turbomeca. The engine was designed to suit a wide-range of military and commercial helicopter designs. The RTM322 can also be employed in maritime and industrial applications.

The first order for the RTM322 was received in 1992 to power 44 Royal Navy Merlin HM1s which entered service in 1998.^[1]

Contents 1 Applications 2 Specifications (Mk 250 or 02/8 variant) 3 References 4 External links 5 Related content

[edit] Applications

• AgustaWestland EH101
• NHI NH90
• Westland WAH-64 Apache

[edit] Specifications (Mk 250 or 02/8 variant)

General characteristics

• Type: Turboshaft
• Length: 46.1 in (1.17 m)
• Diameter: 25.5 in (0.65 m)
• Dry weight: 503 lb (228 kg)

Components

• Compressor: 3HP + 1CFHP
• Turbine: 2HP, 2PT

Performance

• Power output: 2,270 shp (1,693 kW)
• Overall pressure ratio: 14.2
• Power-to-weight ratio:

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Rolls-Royce plc: RTM322 (PDF factsheet)
• Turbomeca: RTM 322

[edit] Related content