Rolls-Royce RR500
The Rolls-Royce RR500 is a family of small gas turbine engines being developed by Rolls-Royce Corporation. The RR500TP turboprop variant is intended for use in small aircraft. The RR500TS is the turboshaft variant designed for light helicopters.The RR500 is a larger derivative of the Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft, with the engine core scaled-up for increased power.
The basic weight of the engine with accessories is 250 lb. The model produces around 500 shp for takeoff and can produce in continuous use. Like its predecessor the Rolls-Royce Model 250 and all turbine engines, it will use jet fuel rather than avgas. It is also claimed to require less frequent maintenance than piston engines of similar power, albeit with the higher maintenance costs associated with turbine engines. A RR500TS turboshaft variant was also under development.
Development of the RR500 was suspended in 2012.Variants
;RR500TP :
;RR500TS :
