Rolls-Royce BR700: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

The BR700 family of engines was developed by BMW and Rolls-Royce plc through the joint venture company BMW Rolls-Royce to power regional and corporate jets. Rolls-Royce took full control of the company in 2000 and is now known as Rolls-Royce Deutschland.

The company was established in 1990 and the first engine run (BR710) took place in September 1994.

BR710-48

The BR710, a twin shaft turbofan, entered service on the Gulfstream V in 1997 and the Global Express in 1998. This version has been selected to power,

• RAF Nimrod MR4s
• Gulfstream G550
• Bombardier Global Express
• Tupolev Tu-334

Another twin shaft turbofan, this engine was first run in April 1997 and entered service in mid-1999. This version has been selected to power,

• Boeing 717