Klimov RD-500

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Klimov RD-500 was an unlicensed Soviet version of the Rolls-Royce Derwent Mk.V turbojet developed by the Klimov OKB in 1947. The '500' designation came from Factory Number 500 where the engine was first produced (Klimov RD-45 was similarly named after Factory Number 45). RD-500 was a single-stage centrifugal compressor engine with nine combustion chambers and a single-stage turbine. The engine developed 15.6 kN (3,495 lbf) of thrust. RD-500 was used in a number of early Soviet jet fighters including Lavochkin La-15,Yakovlev Yak-23, and Yak-25/Yak-30.

[edit] Specifications (RD-500)

General characteristics

• Type: Turbojet
• Length:
• Diameter:
• Dry weight:

Components

• Compressor: Single-stage centrifugal compressor
• Combustors: Nine
• Turbine: Single-stage

Performance

• Thrust: 15.6 kN (3,495 lbf)
• Power-to-weight ratio:

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