RD-33 Series 3
E619101
RD-33 Series 3 is an improved variant of the Russian Klimov RD-33 turbofan jet engine, featuring enhanced thrust, reliability, and reduced smoke for modern fighter aircraft.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| RD-33 Series 3 canonical | 1 |
| RD-33MK | 1 |
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
jet engine
ⓘ
turbofan engine ⓘ |
| application | fighter aircraft ⓘ |
| configuration | twin-spool turbofan ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Russia ⓘ |
| designGoal |
compliance with more stringent emission and smoke standards
ⓘ
enhanced performance for modernized MiG-29 aircraft ⓘ increased time between overhauls ⓘ |
| engineType | afterburning turbofan ⓘ |
| family | RD-33 engine family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
extended service life
ⓘ
improved combustion chamber design ⓘ improved compressor and turbine components ⓘ improved fuel efficiency compared to earlier RD-33 versions ⓘ improved hot-section durability ⓘ improved reliability ⓘ modernized control system ⓘ reduced infrared signature compared to earlier RD-33 versions ⓘ reduced maintenance requirements ⓘ reduced smoke emission ⓘ reduced visible exhaust smoke trail ⓘ |
| hasAfterburner | yes ⓘ |
| intendedRole | powerplant for light and medium fighter aircraft ⓘ |
| isVariantOf | Klimov RD-33 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Klimov NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | modernized RD-33 variant for upgraded fighters ⓘ |
| status | in service ⓘ |
| thrustCharacteristic | increased thrust compared to baseline RD-33 ⓘ |
| upgradeOver | RD-33 Series 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedIn | Mikoyan MiG-29 variants ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Klimov RD-33
subject surface form:
Klimov RD-33
this entity surface form:
RD-33MK