| Abstract |
In June 1993, the MTR390 has completed all its important certification tests. This marks a major step in the development and qualification program of this engine which was selected to power the new German/French anti-tank, support and attack helicopter, the EUROCOPTER TIGER and GERFAUT. The MTR390 is a new turboshaft engine in the 1000KW (1300shp) range being jointly developed by three of the largest European aero engine companies: MTU in Germany, TURBOMECA in France, and ROLLS-ROYCE in Great Britain. The joint company MTR GmbH which is registered in Germany, acts as contractor for the German and French governments. MTR directs and coordinates the development, production, marketing, sales, and customer support of the MTR390 engine for the Franco-German helicopters and other potential applications. The three companies have been working together for more than 25 years on several programs like Adour, Larzac, RB199, EJ200, RTM322,.... The declared goal of the MTR partner companies is to create an engine that will not only suit the TIGER/GERFAUT program but will also compete in the military and civil market for the next 20 to 30 years. |
