BMW Rolls-Royce Power Plant for the Boeing 717
The BR715 engine has been selected to power the 717-200, the newest model in the Boeing fleet. The engine is a member of the BR700 family, which has a thrust range of 14,000 to 23,000 lb, and is produced by BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH, a joint venture company founded in 1990 by BMW and Rolls-Royce. Derived from a number of successful Rolls-Royce power plants, the engine is designed specifically to meet the rigors of high-cycle operation that the 717 will encounter.
Powered by BMW Rolls-Royce engines, the Boeing 717 completed its first flight in September 1998. Because the 100-seat twinjet will be used for short routes and will experience a high number of takeoffs and landings every day, its systems--including its power plant--must withstand the added severity of high-cycle operations. The BR715 engine was designed to accommodate this and other operator requirements through the following characteristics:
1. Proven design and operation.
2. Minimal environmental impact.
3. Efficient and reliable performance.
4. Ease of maintenance.
Proven Design and OperationThe BR715 is a twin-spool engine designed to provide thrust from 18,500 to 21,000 lb. The...
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