AE common core engines
Shared technology for civil and military applications
The Rolls-Royce AE common core engines are designed
to meet the stringent requirements of civil and military
operators. The engine family includes the AE 1107 turboshaft,
the AE 2100 turboprop and the AE 3007 turbofan. These
highly efficient powerplants share the same high-pressure
core and provide excellent reliability, maintainability
and performance, while at the same time meeting the
strict noise and emissions limits required of tomorrow's
fleets. They also share 80 per cent parts commonality.
Engine core development began with the 6,150shp AE
1107C turboshaft for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
This powerplant is designed to support the demanding
requirements of tiltorotor operations for the U.S. Marine
Corps, Navy and Air Force.
Rolls-Royce developed the AE 2100 turboprop from the
rugged, efficient AE 1107 core. This engine has been
de-rated to 3,600shp to 4,600shp of power for various
civil and military applications, including the 50-passenger
Saab 2000 regional airliner, military transports such
as the Lockheed Martin C-130J and C?27J, and unique
amphibious aircraft for search and rescue missions.
The first AE 2100 entered service in 1994, powering
a Saab 2000.
The AE 3007 turbofan powers both civil and military
aircraft, providing 6,000lb to 9,000lb of thrust. The
AE 3007 is sole powerplant for the 30-50 seat Embraer
ERJ 135, ERJ 140 and ERJ 145 regional jets; the Embraer
Legacy and Cessna Citation X corporate jets; the Brazilian
SIVAM military surveillance aircraft; and the ultra-high
altitude Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle for the
U.S. Air Force. The first AE 3007 engine entered service
in 1996, powering an Embraer ERJ 145.
To date, more than 2,700 common core AE engines have
been delivered. This has allowed shared experiences
to be carried through all phases of the product life
cycle and has enabled the benefits of continuous improvement
and investment in technology to be applied across the
family. Due to 80 per cent parts commonality, the AE
common core engines provide operators with worldwide
availability of parts and support; reduced operating
costs through streamlined global support; training;
shared lessons-learned; military qualification; and
international civil certification.
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