Rolls-Royce RR500

RR500
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.