Unprecedented levels of power density have been achieved by reducing the size of the enclosure (the footprint) and increasing the power output available, which is enabling hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion using a single gas turbine to become feasible for smaller (frigate-sized) naval platforms for the first time, providing the associated operational capability and cost of ownership benefits.
Orders for the MT30 Compact Package have been secured for South Korea’s FFXII Daegu class frigate as well as both the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme and the Italian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock. The MT30 Compact Package is also under consideration for many other programmes across the world including Canada, Japan, Finland and Australia.
The MT30 is not the only example of an innovative marinised naval gas turbine in the Rolls-Royce portfolio. The AG9160 built in Rolls-Royce’s Indianapolis plant will enhance the operational capability of the US Navy’s DDG51 Flight Three Class. The AG9160 gas turbine generator set will provide 4MW at High Voltage powering the electrical demand for the vessels’ ship’s service load including advanced weapons and sensors. .