Gas turbines
Rolls-Royce pioneered the use of aero-derivative gas turbines for ship propulsion back in the 1950s. Gas turbines are exceptionally power dense, enabling significant amounts of power to be placed in small spaces, and have therefore been selected to power yachts, hydrofoils, naval vessels and hovercraft.
With over 1000 gas turbines in naval service, Rolls-Royce is continuing its tradition of transforming successful aero gas turbines into marine engines. The 36MW MT30 that uses Trent aero engine technology, is meeting the growing power requirements of future naval programmes in both mechanical and electric drive. Smallest of the range, the MT7, weighing just 441kg delivers 4 – 5MW and has been selected to power the US Navy’s new Ship-to-Shore Connector hovercraft.
Rolls-Royce pioneered the use of aero-derivative gas turbines in marine propulsion, primarily for naval vessels. Today more than 20 navies use our marine gas turbines and are benefiting from our ongoing investment that brings the latest aero technology to the marine market.