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Although the basic configuration of both engines was almost identical, the -07 variant had a larger fan diameter. The -06 version HP compressor was based on the eight-stage version of the RC34B research compressor, unscaled, whereas the -07 was a scaled-up unit. A single stage fan, driven by a
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two-stage LP turbine, supercharged the HP compressor which was driven by the single stage transonic HP turbine. The combustor was annular and the co-annular exhaust featured a lightweight target type thrust reverser.
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Although ground testing of both the -06 and -07 continued into the early 1980s, a lack of funds caused the project to be cancelled.
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Fan:Single-stage axial, HP:8-stage axial, variable inlet guide vanes
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started to develop in the mid-1970s as a replacement for the
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Hydromechanical with provision for electronic monitoring
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Two-stage LP, single-stage HP with air-cooled blades
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Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, Derby
Turbofan
Rolls-Royce
two-spool
business jet
Rolls-Royce
Viper
Combustors
Turbine
thrust
Overall pressure ratio
Bypass ratio
Thrust-to-weight ratio
List of aircraft engines
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Rolls-Royce Holdings
aero engines
Turbofans
Advance 2
Advance 3
AE 3007
BR700

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