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The M88-2 engine, designed for The first production M88-2 engine was The use of 3D calculation codes has resulted in
the multirole combat aircraft delivered in 1996. Today, it powers the various global optimization of the aerodynamic design
Rafale, is the first in a family of Rafale versions flown by the French air force and of flowpaths and the thermal and mechanical
new-generation engines designed navy. It is particularly suited to low-altitude behavior of parts. Thanks to its fully redundant
to power the combat and penetration and high-altitude interception digital control system, the engine displays
advanced training aircraft of the missions. exceptional controllability and handling
21st century. characteristics, making it ideal for the multirole
Light and compact, the M88-2 integrates missions of air forces.
the latest technologies: single-piece bladed
compressor disks (blisks), on-polluting Its modular design ensures optimum operational
combustion chamber, single crystal high- availability and great maintenance flexibility.
pressure turbine blades, powder metallurgy Furthermore, the M88 incorporates the latest
disks, ceramic coatings, composite materials, maintenance concepts as failure diagnosis aid
etc. or high level of aircraft/engine integration.
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