Wednesday, December 03, 2008

M88

IOC: 2002

M88-2

Origin
France

Contractor/s
Snecma

Applications
Mako
Rafale B
Rafale C
Rafale M

Family Members
M88-3

Description: The M88-2 engine has been developed to power the Rafale multi-role fighter and incorporates a number of advanced technologies which decrease the fuel-consumption while providing a longer life for most critical components.

The M88-2 achieved initial operational capability with the Rafale M aircraft in 2002. This new generation engine also features reduced Infrared and radar cross section signatures.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 700 mm, Length 3.5 m

Weights: Max Weight 897 kg (1,978 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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