Turbomeca Makila

The Turbomeca Makila is a family of French turboshaft engines for helicopter use, first run in 1976 and flown in 1977.[1]

Makila
Cutaway view of a Turbomeca Makila
Type Free-turbine turboshaft
National origin France
Manufacturer Turbomeca/SAFRAN
First run 1976
Major applications Aérospatiale Super Puma
Denel Rooivalk
Number built 2,200

Typical power output is around 1,300 kW (1,700 hp).[2] As of 2012, some 2,200 had been built.[2]

Applications

Variants

[4]

Makila 1A 1240 kW (1662shp)
Makila 1A1 1357 kW (1819shp)
Makila 1A2 1376 kW (1845shp)
Makila 1A4
Makila 2A 1801 kW (2415shp)
Makila 2A1
Makila 2B

Specifications (Makila 2A)

Data from Turbomeca.[5] [6]

General characteristics

  • Type: Free-turbine turboshaft
  • Length: 1,836 mm (72 in)
  • Diameter: 498 mm (20 in)
  • Dry weight: 278.9 kg (including FADEC)

Components

  • Compressor: 3-stage axial flow LP, single-stage centrifugal flow HP (both mounted on HP shaft)
  • Combustors: Annular
  • Turbine: 2-stage axial flow HP turbine, 2-stage axial flow free power turbine with rearwards output shaft

Performance

  • Maximum power output: 1,801kW (2,415 shp)

See also

Related lists

References

Notes
Bibliography
  • Gunston, Bill (1986). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens.
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