Wednesday, December 03, 2008

M88

IOC: 2002

M88-3

IOC: 2003

Origin
France

Contractor/s
Snecma

Applications
Rafale B
Rafale C

Family Members
M88-2

Description: The M88-3 engine is a lightweight and compact derivative of proven M88-2 engine exceptionally suited to low-altitude penetration and high-altitude interception missions.

The M88-3 engine can be operated at two ratings, 20,000 and 17,000 lbs of thrust. The lower thrust rating is provided to increase mean time between overhauls and to reduce parts wear. The M88-3 engine is intended for export customers that require more powerful engines.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 790 mm, Length 3.6 m

Weights: Max Weight 985 kg (2,172 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 20,250 lb (9,185 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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