Aircraft Engine [Rolls Royce Avon]
Maker and role
Rolls Royce Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1960s
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Object detail
Accession number
1964.201
Maker
Description
Rolls Royce Avon 20202 axial flow jet engine; thrust 9500lbf. Painted silver and black with red band. Mounted on a grey stand.
The first axial flow jet engine designed by Rolls Royce. As fitted to Supermarine Scimitar twin-engined naval fighter. Other variants used in de Havilland Comet civil airliner and RNZAF Canberra bombers.
The first axial flow jet engine designed by Rolls Royce. As fitted to Supermarine Scimitar twin-engined naval fighter. Other variants used in de Havilland Comet civil airliner and RNZAF Canberra bombers.
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Collection
Credit Line
Rolls Royce Limited. Circa 1960s. Aircraft Engine [Rolls Royce Avon], 1964.201. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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