Kuznetsov NK-32
The Kuznetsov NK-32 is an afterburning three-spool low bypass turbofan jet engine which powers the Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic bomber, and was fitted to the later model Tupolev Tu-144LL supersonic transport. It produces of thrust in afterburner.
A non-afterburning variant known as NK-32 Tier 2 for Tu-160 and NK-65 will be used in the upcoming Russian bomber, PAK DA.
NK-65 and a geared high-bypass turbofan variant PD-30, with a thrust of has been proposed for use on new Russian wide-body airliners, as well as the upgraded Antonov [An-124 Ruslan] heavylifter.
Applications
- Tupolev Tu-160
- Tupolev Tu-144LL
- Tupolev Tu-22M3M
- Yakovlev Yak-43
- PAK DA
Specifications