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Rolls-Royce-Usaf: completed flight test for improvements for the T56 engine for C-130 aircraft

Washington, Usa - And preliminary results

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force have completed flight testing for the latest enhancement for the T56 engine, and preliminary results have exceeded expectations for reduced fuel consumption and reliability improvements. The Rolls-Royce T56 engine powers all legacy C-130 aircraft, with the Series 3.5 program the latest improvement aimed at enhancing...

fra/pec - 1148115
Rome, Italy, 12/10/2012 20:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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