T55 Turboshaft Engine
Overview
Our T55 family of military turboshaft engines began life, as its designation indicates, in 1955. To date, more than 6,000 T55 engines have been produced, logging some 12 million hours of operation on the Boeing CH-47 Chinook and MH-47 helicopters.
At its introduction, the T55 produced 1,600 shaft horsepower (SHP). Several decades and generations of development later, today’s T55 produces 5,000 SHP and powers the CH-47 Chinook to a maximum speed of 170 knots.
The latest configuration T55-714C delivers 20% more power and uses 8% less fuel than its predecessor. The next-generation T55 is a 6,000-shp class engine and is easier to maintain with lower operating costs and increased readiness for the warfighter. It also doubles the operating range for ‘high, hot and heavy’ missions at max payload.
At its introduction, the T55 produced 1,600 shaft horsepower (SHP). Several decades and generations of development later, today’s T55 produces 5,000 SHP and powers the CH-47 Chinook to a maximum speed of 170 knots.
The latest configuration T55-714C delivers 20% more power and uses 8% less fuel than its predecessor. The next-generation T55 is a 6,000-shp class engine and is easier to maintain with lower operating costs and increased readiness for the warfighter. It also doubles the operating range for ‘high, hot and heavy’ missions at max payload.
Compatible Platform
Boeing CH-47 Chinook
MH-47 helicopters
Military Helicopters
Specifications
Height
- 33 in
Length
- 47 in
Takeoff Power (Sea level)
- 6,000 SHP Class
Compatible Platform
- Boeing CH-47 Chinook
- MH-47 helicopters
- Military Helicopters
Output Shaft Speed
- 15,066 RPM
Key Benefits
- Drop-in enhancement for the T55-714A with very minor aircraft changes for deployment facility.
- Responsive to U.S. Army maintainer feedback, converting on lessons from current CH-47 engine.
- Upgrade Kit easily installed during overhaul.
