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Rolls-Royce Spey 512
The uprated Spey model installed three-at-a-time on Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E and 3B aircraft.
Identity
Aliases
Spey 512
RB.163 Spey 512
RB163 Spey 512
Domains
aviation
Identity Level
variant
Kind
turbofan
Name
Rolls-Royce Spey 512
Status
retired
Details
Air Breathing Specs
Max Thrust Kn
53.2
Description
The uprated Spey model installed three-at-a-time on Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E and 3B aircraft.
Developers
Developer
Family
Family
Manufacturers
Manufacturer
Links
Official Url
https://heritage.baesystems.com/page/hawker-siddeley-hs121-trident
Assets & Meta
Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 02:53:48 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 02:55:01 UTC
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Accessed Date
2026-07-30
Note
Maps Trident 1C to three Spey 505 engines, Trident 2E to three Spey 512 engines, and Trident 3B to three Spey 512 engines plus one RB162-86 booster, with installation thrust ratings.
Publisher
BAE Systems Heritage
Title
Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident
Url
https://heritage.baesystems.com/page/hawker-siddeley-hs121-trident
Accessed Date
2026-07-30
Note
Preserves RB162 and RB163 Spey as distinct historical Rolls-Royce engine products.
Publisher
Rolls-Royce
Title
Heritage Trust — Derby and Hucknall Branch
Url
https://www.rolls-royce.com/about/heritage-trust/visit/derby-and-hucknall-branch.aspx
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