PowerJet SaM146

SaM 146
PowerJet SaM 146 at Paris Air Show 2011
Type Turbofan
National origin France and Russia
Manufacturer PowerJet
First run 2008 [1]
Major applications Sukhoi Superjet 100
Developed from CFM International CFM56
Developed into Aviadvigatel PD-8

The PowerJet SaM146 is a turbofan engine produced by the PowerJet joint venture between Snecma (Safran) of France and NPO Saturn of Russia.[2] Developing 68–80 kN (15,000–18,000 lbf) of thrust, the SaM146 is used on the Sukhoi Superjet 100.

Snecma is in charge of the core engine, control system (FADEC), transmissions (accessory gearbox, transfer gearbox), overall engine integration and flight testing. NPO Saturn is responsible for the components in the low pressure section and engine installation on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft and ground testing.

  1. ^ PowerJet SM146 At-A-Glance. Aviation Week Program Profile (subscription required). Retrieved: 4 August 2010.
  2. ^ Sparaco, Pierre (1 August 2004). "Franco-Russian Venture Will Seek To Evolve Into World-Class Engine Player". aviationnow.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2005. Retrieved 1 August 2004.

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