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TP400-D6

TP400-D6

The development of this advanced military engine is shared by ITP, MTU Aero Engines, Rolls-Royce and Snecma Moteurs. The partners have launched a joint company, Europrop International (EPI), to develop, manufacture and support the TP400-D6.

The TP400-D6 is intended to power the A400M military transport.

MTU is responsible for the TP400-D6's intermediate-pressure compressor, intermediate-pressure turbine and intermediate-pressure shaft and has a stake in the engine control unit. The company will also do the final assembly and testing of all TP400-D6s built in Europe, at its MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg facility.

Technical Data  
Type of engine Three-shaft turboprop
Power output 11.000+ shp at sea level
max. propeller speed 840 rpm
Propeller diameter 5.3 m / 8 rotor blades


Facts:
- Most powerful western turboprop
- Ample growth potential
- Low life-cycle cost
- Component lives according to commercial standards
- Modular design

Development and Production:
- Intermediate-pressure shaft incl. compressor and turbine
- Participation in the engine control unit
- Final assembly
- Engine testing

Application & Partners

Transportflugzeug Airbus A400M    
Airbus A400M    

Partners:
- ITP (Spain)
- Rolls-Royce (GB and Germany)
- Snecma (France)

 
 
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