Saturn AL-31F series 42 (M1) Turbofan engine

Saturn AL-31F series 42 (M1) Turbofan engine © Konstantinos Panitsidis
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The Saturn Al-31F Series 42 (M1) military turbofan engines, with afterburner and TVC (Thrust Vector Control).

 

Saturn Al-31F Series 42 (M1), TVC (Thrust Vector Control) © Konstantinos Panitsidis
Technical characteristics of the nozzle  
Constructing Module-construction engine consists of the following main assemblies (modules)
Maximum thrust with afterburner, kgf 13.500
Thrust Vector Control, with its movement, degrees 16 for all axes
Nozzle deflection rate, deg/s 45
Diameter engine ((inlet), m 0,92
Length engine, m 4,99
Maximum diameter engine for hydraulic drives, with Thrust Vector Control, m 1,33
Engine weight (with Thrust Vector Control and etc.), kg 2.100+2%




Technical specifications

DESIGNER Lyulka (NPO Saturn)
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Turbofan engine 
Installed On (aerial means)
Su-27 and all its versions, OK-GKI BTS-02
Fuel 
-
Oil -
Maximum thrust take-off power rating  13.500 kgf
Specific fuel consumption, take-off power rating  -
Maximum thrust, cruise power -
Specific fuel consumption, cruise power  0,685 kg/kgf*h
Pressure ratio, take-off power rating  -
Bypass ratio -
Temperature of the gas at the turbine intake, take-off power rating -
Air flow rate, take-off power rating -
Compressor rotation frequency low-pressure, take-off power rating -
Compressor rotation frequency high-pressure, take-off power rating  -
OVERALL DIMENSIONS  
Diameter 924 mm
Height -
Width 1140 mm
Length 4945 mm
WEIGHT  
Engine weight  1.520 kg 
Overhaul operation time -
Specified service life -
Shelf life of preserved engine -





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