Kuznetsov NK-32

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbofan engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_family
gptkbp:application military aircraft
gptkbp:climate high temperature
gptkbp:compressionRatio 3.0
gptkbp:controls digital control system
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:criticalReception 30:1
gptkbp:design_feature modular design
gptkbp:diameter 1,200 mm
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low emissions
gptkbp:engine extensive research and development
pylon-mounted
legacy in aviation history
Soviet_technology
gptkbp:engineConfiguration twin-engine
gptkbp:engineType axial
air start
advanced features for its time
several variants developed
gptkbp:firstRace 1967
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high fuel efficiency
0.85 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuelType annular
kerosene
gptkbp:hasArea certified for military use
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kuznetsov NK-32
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-160
gptkbp:length 4,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance long maintenance interval
gptkbp:manufacturer Kuznetsov
gptkbp:noise_level low
advanced noise reduction technology
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_of_stages 8
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:operationalRange long-range
gptkbp:performances high performance
gptkbp:produces over 1,000 units
gptkbp:productionYears 1960s
1967-1990s
gptkbp:propulsion 25,000 lbf
no thrust vectoring
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Kuznetsov_NK-25
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Kuznetsov_NK-321
gptkbp:team gptkb:Kuznetsov_design_bureau
gptkbp:type afterburning turbofan
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg