MTR390
MTR390
MTU developed the MTR390 in cooperation with Safran Helicopter Engines and Rolls-Royce. The turboshaft engine featuring a free power turbine is used to power the Franco-German Tiger support and anti-tank helicopter.
Production engines of the -2C version (basic version) were delivered from 2002 to mid-2010 (of which 242 for the Franco-German Tiger program and 51 for the Australian ARH program). In cooperation with Spain's ITP, MTU developed an enhanced engine version (MTR390-E), which delivers 14 percent more power. The development was completed in 2011.
MTU's share in the Enhanced program comprises the combustion chamber and the high-pressure turbine as well as the engine control and monitoring unit, including the operating system. All production engines are assembled at MTU in Munich.
Facts
- EIS: MTR390-2C: 2004
- EIS: MTR390-E: 2013
- Turboshaft engine with two power variants: MTR390-2C with maximum power of 1,285 shp; MTR390-E with maximum power of 1,467 shp.
- Free power turbine
- Modular design
- Digital control & monitoring system
- On-condition maintenance
MTU competencies
Program share MTR390-2C: 40%
- Development and manufacture of combustor, high-pressure turbine and turbine center frame
- Engine monitoring
- Engine testing
- Maintenance as part of the cooperation with the German Armed Forces at MTU in Munich/Erding
- Technical-logistical support
Program share MTR390-E: 31%
- Development and manufacture of combustor, high-pressure turbine, engine control and monitoring unit ECMU
- Engine monitoring
- Engine testing
- Assembly of all production engines (E) at MTU in Munich
- Maintenance as part of the cooperation with the German Armed Forces at MTU in Munich/Erding
- Technical-logistical support
Partners
- Rolls-Royce
- Safran Helicopter Engines
- ITP (only Enhanced-Version)
Application
- Airbus Helicopters Tiger
Technical Data
MTR390-C2 | MTR390-E | |
Takeoff power | 1,285 shp | 1,467 shp |
Max. continuous power | 1,170 shp | 1,341 shp |
Pressure ratio at take-off power | 13:1 | 14:1 |
Length/Height/Width | 42,4/26,85/17,4 in | 42,4/26,85/17,4 in |
Weight | 372 lbs | 395 lbs |