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Rolls-Royce runs world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time

Rome, Italy - Marking a significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design

Rolls-Royce (RR) has run the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time, marking a significant step in the development of its new UltraFan engine design. The first run of the RR Power Gearbox (PGB), at the company’s facility in Dahlewitz, Germany, marks the start of a series of tests which will see the gearbox reach up to 100,000 horsepower – the equivalent of more than 100 Formula 1 car...

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Rome, Italy, 10/26/2016 13:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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