RR500 | |
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The RR500TS was unveiled at Heli-Expo 2009. | |
Type | Turboprop/turboshaft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Corporation |
Developed from | Rolls-Royce RR300 |
The Rolls-Royce RR500 is a family of small gas turbine engines developed by Rolls-Royce Corporation. The RR500TP turboprop variant was intended for use in small aircraft. The RR500TS was the turboshaft variant designed for light helicopters. Development of the RR500 was abandoned in 2012.