Kuznetsov NK-25

NK-25
Type	Turbofan
National origin	Soviet Union
Manufacturer	Kuznetsov Design Bureau
Major applications	Tupolev Tu-22M

The Kuznetsov NK-25 is a turbofan aircraft engine used in the Tupolev Tu-22M strategic bomber. It can equal the NK-321 engine as one of the most powerful supersonic engines in service today. It is rated at 245 kN (50,000 lbf) thrust. The three shaft engine we call the NK-25 was designed in the years 1972-1974. It was superior to many other engines because of its improved fuel economy. It is made by the Soviet Kuznetsov Design Bureau.

External links

NK-25 on LeteckeMotory.cz (Czech)

Kuznetsov aircraft engines

Turbofans	NK-8 NK-25 NK-32 NK-86 NK-87 NK-144

Turboprops	NK-4 NK-12

Experimental	NK-14 NK-88 NK-89

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