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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-C2MTR390-E
Takeoff power1,285 shp1,467 shp
Max. continuous power1,170 shp1,341 shp
Pressure ratio at take-off power13:114:1
Length/Height/Width42,4/26,85/17,4 in42,4/26,85/17,4 in
Weight372 lbs395 lbs

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