Rolls-Royce/MAN Turbo RB.153

The Rolls-Royce/MAN Turbo RB.153 was a high-performance 6,850 pounds-force (3,110 kgf) dry thrust turbofan engine developed jointly by Rolls-Royce Limited and MAN Turbo.^[1] Developed for the German EWR VJ 101D interceptor with a German-developed thrust-deflector system.^[1] The engine was also proposed for a number of other military VTOL projects including the Hawker P.1157 and Dornier Do 31.^[2][3] A commercial-version of the engine was also considered for the Messerschmitt Me P.160 airliner.^[1] The VJ101D project was cancelled and the engine never flew, being retained as a test bed.

RB.153
Type	Turbofan
Manufacturer	Rolls-Royce Limited MAN Turbo
First run	January 1963
Major applications	EWR VJ 101D

Applications

• EWR VJ 101D cancelled.^[1]

Specifications

General characteristics

• Type: Turbofan
• Length: 89 inches (2.261 metres)
• Diameter: 29.5 inches (0.749 metres)
• Dry weight: 1431 lb (649 kg)

Components

• Compressor:

Performance

• Maximum thrust: 6,850 lbf (3,110 kgf) (30,470 N)
• Air mass flow: 121 lb/s (54.9 kg/s)
• Thrust-to-weight ratio: 4.79

See also

• Rolls-Royce/MAN Turbo RB193

Related lists

• List of aircraft engines