Rolls-Royce AE 2100

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The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 is a modern turboprop aircraft engine widely used in military and regional transport aircraft, known for its improved efficiency, power, and reliability over earlier designs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf aircraft engine
turboprop engine
application Alenia C-27J Spartan
Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin LM-100J
Saab 2000
ShinMaywa US-2
linked to: Shin Meiwa US-1A
category turboprop engines of the 1990s
component accessory gearbox
reduction gearbox
compressorType 14-stage axial compressor
configuration two-shaft turboprop
controlSystem FADEC
coolingSystem air-cooled turbine blades
countryOfOrigin United States
currentOwnerOfDesign Rolls-Royce plc
derivedFrom Rolls-Royce AE 1107 core
designGoal high dispatch reliability
improved maintainability
lower life-cycle cost
developer Allison Engine Company
emissionCharacteristic reduced specific fuel consumption compared to older turboprops
family Rolls-Royce AE engine family
feature full authority digital engine control
high power-to-weight ratio
integrated health monitoring
fuelType aviation kerosene
generation modern turboprop design
ignitionSystem dual ignition system
intendedUse military transport aircraft
regional transport aircraft
maintenanceConcept on-condition maintenance
manufacturer Rolls-Royce plc
marketSegment regional commuter aircraft
tactical airlift
notableFeature high reliability
improved fuel efficiency over earlier turboprops
modular design
reduced maintenance requirements
powerOutput approximately 4,000 to 4,700 shp
propellerType Dowty R391 propeller compatible
six-bladed propeller compatible
status in production
in service
thrustClass medium-power turboprop
turbineType 2-stage high-pressure turbine
2-stage power turbine
usedBy multiple air forces worldwide
regional airlines operating Saab 2000

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Allison T56 successor Rolls-Royce AE 2100
subject linked to: Allison T56 turboprop
C-27J Spartan engineModel Rolls-Royce AE 2100-D2A
subject linked to: C-27J Spartan aircraft
linked to: Rolls-Royce AE 2100
Rolls-Royce aircraft engines notableModel Rolls-Royce AE 2100
US-2 engineModel Rolls-Royce AE 2100
Allison 501 successor Rolls-Royce AE 2100 (in some applications)
subject linked to: Allison 501 civil engine family
linked to: Rolls-Royce AE 2100