The Rolls-Royce Pegasus is a turbofan engine originally designed by Bristol Siddeley (hence the name from Greek mythology) and now manufactured by Rolls-Royce plc. This engine used in Harrier jet aircraft in the 1960s, is able to direct thrust downwards which can then be swivelled to power a jet aircraft forward. Lightly loaded, it can also manoeuvre like a helicopter, vertically for takeoff and landings. In US service the engine is given the des...
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The Rolls-Royce Pegasus is a turbofan engine originally designed by Bristol Siddeley (hence the name from Greek mythology) and now manufactured by Rolls-Royce plc. This engine used in Harrier jet aircraft in the 1960s, is able to direct thrust downwards which can then be swivelled to power a jet aircraft forward. Lightly loaded, it can also manoeuvre like a helicopter, vertically for takeoff and landings. In US service the engine is given the designation F402.
The unique Pegasus engine powers all versions of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier multi-role military aircraft. Rolls-Royce licensed Pratt & Whitney to build the Pegasus for US built versions. However Pratt & Whitney never completed any engines, with all new build being manufactured by Rolls-Royce in Bristol, England. The Pegasus has also been the planned engine for a number of aircraft projects, among which were the prototypes of the German Dornier Do 31 VSTOL military transport project.
The Bristol Engine Company began work on the...
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