Mikulin AM-3

AM-3
Type Turbojet
National origin Soviet Union
Designer Alexander Mikulin
Major applications

The Mikulin AM-3 (also called RD-3M) was a turbojet engine developed in the Soviet Union by Alexander Mikulin.[1]

Design and development

The development of the high-performance single-shaft engine began in 1948. The engine was used in different versions for the Tupolev Tu-16 and Tu-104, as well as the Myasishchev M-4. It had a single-stage low-pressure and an eight-stage high-pressure compressor, powered by a two-stage high-pressure turbine.

Variants

AM-3
first series version
AM-3A
AM-3D
Version for M-4 with 85.6 kN (19,200 lbf) thrust
AM-3M-200
AM-3M-500, AM-3M-500A: developed further versions with 93.1 kN (20,900 lbf)
WP-8
Chinese copy of the AM-3 with 93.1 kN (20,900 lbf) thrust for the Xian H-6 (reproduction of the Tu-16)

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Type: Turbojet engine
  • Length: 5,380 mm (212 in)
  • Diameter: 1,400 mm (55 in)
  • Dry weight: 3,100 kg (6,800 lb)

Components

  • Compressor: axial-flow, single stage LP, 8-stage HP
  • Combustors: 14 x can combustion chambers
  • Turbine: axial-flow, 2-stages

Performance

See also

Comparable engines

Related lists

References

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Notes
  1. ^ Gunston 1989, p. 104.
Bibliography
  • Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
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