Tue, Feb 25, 2003
Rolls-Royce has announced the delivery of its
500th AE 2100D turboprop engine, the sole power source for the
Lockheed Martin C-130J and Lockheed/Alenia C-27J tactical
airlifters. "Rolls-Royce has been the world leader in military
turboprop transport propulsion for 50 years," Steven F. Dwyer,
President, Defense North America, Rolls-Royce, said. "The AE 2100D
continues to exhibit the best practices and highest levels of
performance and quality first displayed by our T56 engine."
The AE 2100, a turboprop derivative of the AE 1107
turboshaft engine, was developed to power the new generation of
high-speed regional aircraft, military transports and long-range
maritime patrol aircraft. Operators benefit from the 80 percent
parts commonality among the AE common core engine family, which
also includes the AE 3007 turbofan. The AE 2100D powers the C-130Js
of the U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force,
Italian Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve
Command and U.S. Marine Corps. In addition, C 130Js are being
delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard and are on order for the Royal
Danish Air Force. The Italian Air Force and Greek Armed Forces have
selected the C-27J. More than 2,000 total AE common core engines
have been delivered to date, and more than 50 AE 2100D engines are
scheduled to be delivered this year.
Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base consisting of more than
500 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter
operators, 160 armed forces and more than 2,000 marine customers,
including 50 navies. The company has energy customers in nearly 120
countries. Rolls-Royce employs around 38,000 people worldwide,
including 23,500 in the UK, 5,000 in the rest of Europe and 8,000
in North America. Most of the engines in service will have
operational lives of 25 years or more, generating an assured
aftermarket demand for the provision of spare parts and
services.
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