Rolls Royce Avon MK 203 Turbojet
The Avon MK 203 is an axial-flow turbojet engine similar to the Avon RA.28-49 used to power the vertical takeoff and landing Ryan X-13 Vertijet aircraft. This engine was donated to the museum in July 1986 by Rolls Royce Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland.
TECHNICAL NOTES (Avon RA.28):
Compressor: 15-stage axial flow
Turbine: Two-stage axial flow
Thrust: 10,000 lbs. maximum
Weight: 2,890 lbs.
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