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A class-leading, high tech engine family

A collaborative turboshaft engine between Rolls-Royce and Honeywell

The CTS800 gives operators options by providing exceptionally low fuel burn in a small, lightweight, high power package.

Collaborative technology

Having proven its class-leading performance and reliability during the development phase of the RAH-66 Comanche program, the CTS800 family has secured a number of production applications.

The commercially-certified CTS800-4N variant, which features a speed-reduction gearbox, powers the latest generations of the versatile AugustaWestland Lynx family.

The CTS800-powered Lynx applications benefit from a 35% increase in installed power, which substantially enhances its ‘hot and high’ performance. The CTS800 is also being offered as an engine upgrade for existing Lynx fleets.

440+

Engines produced

1,700

Maximum power range (shp)

35%

Increase in installed power

Programme updates

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10 December 2015

Turkish Light Utility Helicopter

Deal between TAI, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce will establish local assembly, parts manufacturing, inspection, and test and depot repair capability in Turkey

10 December 2015

Turkish Aerospace Industries and the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company, a 50-50 partnership between Honeywell International Inc. and Rolls-Royce, have signed an agreement to supply CTS800 turboshaft engines for Turkish Light Utility Helicopter, a program of the Undersecretary for Defence Industry.

The agreement is expected to provide helicopters to the local Turkish military and civil market, and globally. Operators will benefit from a proven commercial and military propulsion system that expands mission range and payload.

In addition to the development program, Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) plans to industrialise production and maintenance of the engine in Turkey, boosting the Turkish aerospace market by providing local opportunities for manufacturing and depot repair.

“This deal will deliver a wealth of employment and industrial benefits to the Turkish aerospace industry,” said Daryl Mastin, president, LHTEC. “LHTEC is committed to working with local Turkish companies to manufacture the CTS800 engine as well as establish a local depot with maintenance and repair capabilities to support these future fleets.”

01 March 2017

01 March 2017

The CTS800 powered Wildcat is set to replace the long-serving Gem powered Lynx. Wildcat is the latest generation of multi-role helicopter specifically procured to operate from the Frigates and Destroyers of the Royal Navy.

Wildcat will exploit the strengths of the CTS800-4N engine developed by the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company. The two CTS800s on board combine to energise this new aircraft with 2,640 shaft horsepower (shp) for take-off. A 37 percent greater power to weight ratio as previous-generation helicopter engines. Besides delivering far better performance in extremes of heat and altitude, CTS800 power will also enable Wildcat to carry a complete suite of on-board systems to give the aircraft uniquely effective multi-tasking abilities, ideal both over land and sea. The UK Ministry of Defence has already ordered 62 Wildcats, 28 of which will join the Royal Navy. They began to enter operational service in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Adrian Purcell, Programme Manager Helicopters, said: “The proven CTS800 engine is the experienced, technology leader in its power range. Having already seen service in UK MOD Lynx Mk9A aircraft in Afghanistan, the CTS800 has demonstrated exceptional operational performance, providing reliable power, improved fuel efficiency, and excellent hot and high performance required for a variety of applications”.

Proven technology and performance

The CTS800 delivers:

High-technology engine family spanning 1,360shp-1,700shp
Features a modular design combining an advanced technology twin spool compressor, annular combustor, and bladed four stage turbine
Commercially-certified CTS800-4n variant featuring a speed-reduction gearbox
35% increase in installed power, enhancing its ‘hot and high’ performance
Features dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system making it one of the safest engines in operation today
Operation in the world’s most austere environments due to the integrated particle separator inlet.

The CTS800:

Saw its first engine delivery (CTS80-4) in September 2001
Completed CTS800-4N FAA-certification in November 2003
Is offered for a range of intermediate-twin, UAV and airborne power generator applications.
Give operators options by providing exceptionally low fuel burin in a small, lightweight, high power package

Applications include:

CTS800-powered AgustaWestland Super Lynx, ordered by five customers and now in service
CTS800 Lynx Mk9A ordered by UK MOD and now in service
Powering the UK MOD’s AW159 Lynx Wildcat fleet
Flight tests for a number of large additional applications, including the AgustaWestland A129 Mangusta, Bell UH-1H Huey, Eurocopter AS.365 Dauphin, AS.565 Panther and the HAL Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter

Services

Pioneering next-generation, digitally enabled solutions

We continue to be at the forefront of developing and providing comprehensive service packages for managing engines throughout their life-cycle.

Services Portfolio

Developing & providing service packages to enable mission success.

Services Portfolio

Our Foundation Technical Services (FTS) provides:

24/7 Operations Centre offering support and resolutions for technical queries
Specialist technical support and technical variance reports
Technical publications updates

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MissionCare®

Remove uncertainty of fleet availability by transferring risk & cost to us.

MissionCare®

MissionCare® provides a comprehensive support service combining the capabilities and expertise of Rolls-Royce:

Acting as original equipment manufacturer to maximise your engine availability
24/7 technical support
Specialised fleet data analysis and local, regional & global support networks are utilised to provide unparalleled support services.

For a fixed cost per flying hour, MissionCare removes the uncertainties of fleet availability by transferring the risk and cost of engine management and reliability to Rolls-Royce

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Engine Repair Management

We manage, overhaul and repair your engine and line replaceable units (LRUs).

Engine Repair Management

Under an ERM support contract:

We manage your engine and line replaceable units (LRUs) overhaul and repair, acting as your single point of contact. Using our extensive overhaul and repair experience, we will coordinate the complete repair process. We ensure that all overhaul and repair activities are completed to Rolls-Royce quality standards, efficiently and cost effectively.
We coordinate shipping logistics to and from our maintenance facility, providing work scope, optimising configuration and reliability, whilst managing turn-time performance and maintenance facility quality.

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Customer Training

Our bespoke training programmes cover areas including general engine familiarisation, inspection techniques and other disciplines to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.