Kolesov RD-36-51

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Type	Turbojet
National origin	Soviet Union
Manufacturer	Kolesov Design Bureau
Major applications	Tupolev Tu-144

The Kolesov RD-36-51 was a supersonic turbojet engine used on the Tu-144D SST.^[1]

The RD-36-51 produced a thrust of 18,100 kgf (per one) and consumed 25,700 kg fuel per hour (per four).^[2] and gave the aircraft a maximum range of 6,500 km.

The engine was a replacement for the Kuznetsov NK-144 turbofan, and its use permitted significantly increased range particularly in supercruise.

Specifications (RD-36-51)

General characteristics

Type: Turbojet
Length:
Diameter:
Dry weight:

Components

Compressor: Axial

Performance

Maximum thrust: 24,000 kgf at takeoff and 5,400 kgf cruise
Specific fuel consumption: 1.23 lb/(lbf·h) (35 g/(kN·s))^[1]
Power-to-weight ratio:

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