Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour
The Adour jet engine is a two-shaft turbofan developed by Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca, a joint subsidiary of Rolls-Royce (UK) and Turbomeca (France).
More than 2,800 Adours have been produced, for 19 different armed forces.
Total flying hours are over 5.9 million.
Continuing development of Adour will provide further thrust growth and lower operating costs. Two new versions are under development:
- Adour 106 - Intened for use with the SEPECAT Jaguar to replace the current Mk104 engine. The Mk106 combines the latest technology of the non-afterburning Adour 871, with a reheat section to improve overall performance. The RAF has refitted it's fleet with this engine as part of the GR3 upgrade. The Indian Air Force is also to equip its fleet with the engine.
- Adour 900/951 - Designed for the latest versions of the BAE Hawk, this version was launched in response to customer requirements and features improved performance relative to the current Mk871, with up to twice the service life. The Adour 900 is a more fundamental redesign than the Adour Mk106. The recent export success of the Hawk in South Africa and India are driving the project.
Adour in service
