An early titanium Rolls Royce RB211 turbine. The turbine is the stage one fan from a Rolls Royce RB211 jet engine, which formerly powered a Boeing 747. The turbine is made from titanium and dates to the mid 1970s. Mounted on a steel display stand. In 1970 a RB211 engine cost over Half a million dollars. In 1971 the production costs of developing the RB211 made Rolls Royce bankrupt.
MaterialsAluminum |
MakerRolls Royce |
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom |
ColorSilver polished |
ConditionOriginal Restored |
Period1970 |
DimensionHeight: 230cm. |
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An early titanium Rolls Royce RB211 turbine. The turbine is the stage one fan from a Rolls Royce RB211 jet engine, which formerly powered a Boeing 747. The turbine is made from titanium and dates to the mid 1970s. Mounted on a steel display stand. In 1970 a RB211 engine cost over Half a million dollars. In 1971 the production costs of developing the RB211 made Rolls Royce bankrupt.
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MaterialsAluminum |
MakerRolls Royce |
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom |
ColorSilver polished |
ConditionOriginal Restored |
Period1970 |
DimensionHeight: 230cm. |
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