Rolls-Royce AE 2100 - Definition and Overview

Developed by Allison Engine Company, now part of Rolls-Royce North America, the AE 2100 is a turboprop derivative of the T406 (AE 1007) turboshaft engine. The engine is a two-shaft design and is the first to use dual FADECs (full authority digital engine control) to control both engine and propeller.

Aircraft Applications

• The new generation of high-speed regional aircraft in the 50 to 70 seat category
  • Saab 2000
• Military transports
  • C-130 Hercules
  • C-27 Spartan
• Long-range maritime patrol aircraft.
  • P-3 Orion

The engine uses new six-bladed Dowty propellers for use on the 50-seat Saab 2000 and the Lockheed C-130J Hercules military transport.