Rolls-Royce, Enstrom sign MOU to discuss RR300 engines
Friday, 2 March 2007Orlando, FL: Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Enstrom Helicopters to discuss future applications of the new RR300 engine family.
The RR300 turbine engine represents a major step forward in the helicopter industry by providing 300 shaft-horsepower at takeoff, excellent hot and high performance and outstanding value. The RR300 family makes Rolls-Royce turbine power available in the lower shp range.
FAA type certification for the RR300 is expected by 2008, with production engines to follow.
Rolls-Royce is the world-leading producer of light turbine engines in the helicopter market. The Model 250 line has produced nearly 30,000 engines, with approximately 16,000 currently in service worldwide in a range of aircraft styles. Rolls-Royce delivers more than 300 of the venerable Model 250 engines annually.
The Enstrom 480B helicopter is powered by the Model 250 engine and this cost-effective, high-value aircraft has attracted customers worldwide.
The RR300 embodies new technology and advanced design methodology. The engine draws on the proven record of other Rolls-Royce turbine engines to deliver a powerful, dependable engine at a competitive price.
Key attributes of the RR300 family include: lower acquisition and operating costs; low-weight, compact design; improved specific fuel consumption; an embedded engine monitoring system; and an optional, through-life, peace-of-mind maintenance program.
Scott Crislip, President Helicopters & Small Gas Turbine Engines for Rolls-Royce, said, “The future of the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine family is very bright, with hundreds of orders in place and other negotiations under way. We are very pleased to be discussing future applications with Enstrom, a valued customer.”
- Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy.
- It continues to invest in core technologies, products, people and capabilities with the objective of broadening and strengthening the product portfolio, improving efficiency and enhancing the environmental performance of its products. These investments create high barriers to entry.
- The success of its products is demonstrated by rapid and substantial gains in market share. The company now has a total of 54,000 gas turbines in service worldwide and they generate a demand for high-value services throughout their operational lives.
- Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising 600 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers including 70 navies, and energy customers in 120 countries. Rolls-Royce is a technology leader, employing 38,000 people in offices, manufacturing and service facilities in 50 countries.
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