| RD-500 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Cutaway of RD-500 turbojet engine | |
| Type | Turbojet |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Klimov |
| First run | 31 December 1947 |
| Major applications | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Number built | about 859 |
| Developed from | Rolls-Royce Derwent V |
The Klimov RD-500 was an unlicensed Soviet copy of the Rolls-Royce Derwent V turbojet that was sold to the Soviet Union in 1947. The Klimov OKB adapted it for Soviet production methods and materials.