Kuznetsov NK-25

The Kuznetsov NK-25 is a turbofan engine used in the Tupolev Tu-22M strategic bomber. It can equal the NK-321 engine as one of the most powerful supersonic engines in service today. It is rated at 245 kN (50,000 lbf) thrust. The three shaft engine we call the NK-25 was designed in the years 1972-1974. It was superior to many other engines because of its improved fuel economy. It is made by the Soviet Kuznetsov Design Bureau.

External links

NK-25 on LeteckeMotory.cz (czech)

Kuznetsov aircraft engines

Turbofans	NK-8 · NK-25 · NK-32 · NK-86 · NK-87 · NK-144

Turboprops	NK-4 NK-12

Experimental	NK-14

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