Some fast facts-
Complete engine weight 48 tons
Output 13600 HP
Fuel rate aprrox. 500 gal / hr.
Strip-down component inspection
interval @ 72,000 hrs
M.T.U. (Motor Turbine Union) has origins with Maybach
that produced engines for WW1 aircraft and WW2 tank
and armored vehicle engines.
MTU now comes under Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
a subsidiary of Rolls Royce Holdings.
Complete engine weight 48 tons
Output 13600 HP
Fuel rate aprrox. 500 gal / hr.
Strip-down component inspection
interval @ 72,000 hrs
M.T.U. (Motor Turbine Union) has origins with Maybach
that produced engines for WW1 aircraft and WW2 tank
and armored vehicle engines.
MTU now comes under Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
a subsidiary of Rolls Royce Holdings.
Fascinating video.
Spent time in MERs with MTUs screaming
their heads off - fed by Triple Turbos -
although smaller than 8000 series above
max. operating RPM was twice that of the 8000
noise and heat a unique experience...
sign language/lip reading skills and regular
hydration essential..
their heads off - fed by Triple Turbos -
although smaller than 8000 series above
max. operating RPM was twice that of the 8000
noise and heat a unique experience...
sign language/lip reading skills and regular
hydration essential..
Very cool, thanks for posting.
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Great stuff thanks for posting