The Kuznetsov NK-144 is an afterburning turbofan engine made by the Soviet Kuznetsov Design Bureau. Used on the early models of the Tupolev Tu-144 supersonic aircraft, it was very inefficient and was replaced with the Kolesov RD-36-51 turbojet engine.

Specifications

Data from

General characteristics

  • Type: Twin-spool afterburning turbofan
  • Length:
  • Diameter:
  • Dry weight:

Components

  • Compressor: axial

Performance

  • Maximum thrust: 28,660 lbf (dry) 38,580 lbf (wet)

(127.40 kN 63,185 lbf to 171.2 kN

External links

  • on LeteckeMotory.cz (Czech)