The Rolls-Royce RB211 is a British family of high-bypass turbofan engines made by Rolls-Royce. The engines are capable of generating 41,030 to 59,450 lbf (182.5 to 264.4 kN) of thrust. The RB211 engine was the first production three-spool engine and turned Rolls-Royce from a significant player in the aero-engine industry into a global leader.

The RB211-524G/H & -T offers full commonality and engine changeability for a Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 mixed fleet. This results in lower spares holdings and added value for customers.

The Rolls-Royce RB 211 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines made by Rolls-Royce and capable of generating 37,400 to 60,600 pounds-force (166 to 270 kilonewtons) thrust. Originally developed for the Lockheed L-1011 (TriStar), it entered service in 1972 and was the only engine to power this aircraft type.

The RB211-22B is quite an interesting engine and was one of the first generation of big turbo-fans designed and produced by Rolls-Royce to power the emerging market of wide-bodied jet airliners back in the 1970’s.

Jul 29, 2019 · Jet engines can have fascinating histories. The absolute oldest RB211 flying today, a 1982 build powering a 757 with cargo carrier DHL Air UK, has been on 18 — yes, eighteen! — different aircraft, with Eastern and British Airways before DHL. And that's perfectly safe.

Aug 15, 2022 · The RB211-524G/H was a good, reliable engine (aside from the previously mentioned engine control issues) and had very good performance retention (big advantage of the 3 spool design - less bending moments that rub seals) but was heavier than the other two and was a bit worse on fuel burn.

This paper examines briefly the growth prospects of long haul civil air transportation in the Pacific basin and the contribution made by the RB211-524 in the Boeing 747.

ROLLS‐ROYCE has been working with Boeing since late 1973 on the development of a version of the Boeing 747 airliner with RB211 engines. It will be powered by the 50 000 lb thrust RB211–524 engine.

Engine statistics; Specification-524 G/H-535E4; Applications: 747, 767: 757, Tu 204: Thrust: 58,000-60,600 lb: 40,100-43,100 lb: Bypass Ratio: 4.1: 4.3: Pressure Ratio

This aircraft was the f irst of three Boeing 747-338s ordered new by Qantas Airways - November 18, 1983. It was allocated the Boeing Block Number 'RS271' Rolled off the Boeing production line at Everett (Paine Field) - September 17, 1984. Powered by Rolls Royce RB211-524D engines