A Range of Civil Powerplants

Technology developed by Rolls‐Royce and incorporated in current engines and in those which will enter service in the future has applications over a range which encompasses the improved Dart turboprop with its background of 30 years service up to advanced turbofans producing over 62,000lb. thrust. Licencing and collaborative agreements play a large part in the worldwide activities of the company, the most recent of these being a memorandum of understanding concluded with General Electric of the USA relating to the Rolls‐Royce RB 211–535 E4 and the GE CF6–80 C2. Each of the companies will be partners in the other's major civil engine with technical exchange commencing immediately and it is envisaged that benefits will include the pooling of advanced technology, the opportunity to develop new advanced engines and the strengthening of marketing prospects and support capability.