Rolls-Royce Avon
Historical Rolls-Royce Avon axial-flow turbojet family developed as the AJ.65 successor to Nene, with civil, military and afterburning branches powering the Canberra, Hunter, Valiant, Comet, Caravelle, Lightning and other aircraft; exact RA/RB marks remain separate records.
Identity
- Aliases
- AvonRolls-Royce Avon axial turbojetAJ.65 Avon
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- family
- Kind
- turbojet
- Name
- Rolls-Royce Avon
- Status
- historical
Details
- Air Breathing Specs
- Max Thrust Kn
- 76.105
- Description
- Historical Rolls-Royce Avon axial-flow turbojet family developed as the AJ.65 successor to Nene, with civil, military and afterburning branches powering the Canberra, Hunter, Valiant, Comet, Caravelle, Lightning and other aircraft; exact RA/RB marks remain separate records.
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 01:18:57 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 01:18:57 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Note
- Smithsonian documents Avon development from AJ.65, 100-series production, civil RA.29 and afterburning RB.146 branches, aircraft applications and 17,110 lbf class thrust.
- Publisher
- Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
- Title
- Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 28-49 Turbojet Engine
- Note
- RAF Museum records Avon development from 6,000 to 14,000 lbf and its role in British speed and aviation achievements.
- Publisher
- Royal Air Force Museum
- Title
- Engine - Rolls-Royce Avon R.A.3-101