Kuznetsov NK-321

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbofan engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-95
strategic bomber
gptkbp:application military aviation
gptkbp:controls digital
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:design gptkb:Kuznetsov_Design_Bureau
gptkbp:design_feature advanced aerodynamics
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:diameter 1,200 mm
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low
gptkbp:engine pod-mounted
gptkbp:engineConfiguration twin-shaft
gptkbp:engineType 2
3
air start
dual-spool
gptkbp:exhaustSystem variable geometry
gptkbp:firstFlight 1987
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high
0.85 kg/kgf·h
high at full thrust
gptkbp:fuelType annular
spark plug
kerosene
gptkbp:hasArea extensive ground testing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kuznetsov NK-321
gptkbp:inspiration long-range strike capability
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-160
gptkbp:length 4,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance 1,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer Kuznetsov
gptkbp:maximum_speed Mach 2.05
gptkbp:noise_level low
gptkbp:notable_feature high thrust output
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Tu-160_strategic_bomber
Cold War era
gptkbp:operationalHistory gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:operationalRange 12,000 km
up to 15,000 m
gptkbp:performances high reliability
excellent at high speeds
gptkbp:productionYears 1970s to 1980s
gptkbp:propulsion no
21.3
32,000 kgf
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Kuznetsov_NK-25
Kuznetsov_NK_family
gptkbp:services up to 5,000 hours
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Kuznetsov_NK-33
gptkbp:type afterburning turbofan
gptkbp:updates ongoing improvements
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
heavy engine