Rolls-Royce RB.145
Introduction The '''Rolls-Royce RB.145''' was a British jet engine designed in the early-1960s by Rolls-Royce for use as a lightweight VTOL lift and cruise engine. Developed from the Rolls-Royce RB108 the RB.145 featured more accessories and a higher thrust rating. Six engines developed by MAN Turbo were fitted to the first prototype of the EWR VJ 101 experimental German fighter aircraft, achieving supersonic flight by July 1964.Reheated versions of the RB.145 with a thrust of 3,650 lb (16.2 kN) were fitted to the second EWR VJ 101 with the intention of reaching Mach 1.4.
Variants ;RB.145:Standard un-reheated turbojet;RB.145R: the RB.145 with reheat.
Applications *EWR VJ 101
Specifications (RB.145R) the translating engine nacelles of the VJ 101, fitted with two RB145s each.
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External links * EADS - Image of EWR VJ 101 undergoing tethered reheat test