Gem

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1976
Total Production : 1,100

Model Status Year Produced
Gem 42 Active 1976 1,100
Gem 2 Mk1004 Active 1989 ?



Gem 42

Group : Turboshaft Engines
Status : Active
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : Rolls-Royce
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1976
Total Production : 1,100

The Gem engine was developed to power the Lynx helicopter family. In production since 1976, the latest Gem 42 features improved reliability, more power and is fully navalised compared with previous versions.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
BrazilActive ?
DenmarkActive ?
FranceActive ?
GermanyActive ?
MalaysiaActive ?
NetherlandsActive ?
NigeriaActive ?
NorwayActive ?
OmanActive ?
PortugalActive ?
SingaporeActive ?
South AfricaActive ?
South KoreaActive ?
ThailandActive ?
United KingdomActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Mass
Dry Weight 83 kilogram
Power
Max Power at TakeOff 1,120 shp



Gem 2 Mk1004

Group : Turboshaft Engines
Status : Active
Origin : United Kingdom
Contractor : Rolls-Royce
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1989
Total Production : ?

The Gem engine was developed to power the Lynx helicopter family. The Gem 2 Mk1004 was developed to power Italy's A129 Mangusta Attack helicopter.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
ItalyActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Power
Max Power at TakeOff 825 shp

Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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