Rolls Royce Avon 100 MK1 jet engine

Rolls Royce Avon 100

Rolls Royce Avon 100

Name/Title

Rolls Royce Avon 100 MK1 jet engine

Description

The Rolls-Royce Avon was the first axial flow jet engine designed and produced by Rolls-Royce. Introduced in 1950, the engine went on to become one of their most successful post-World War II engine designs. It was used in a wide variety of aircraft, both military and civilian, as well as versions for stationary and maritime power.

Made/Created

Date made

1963

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donated - now owned by MMM

Date

November 2024

Acquired From

Swartkop Airforce Museum

Provenance

Provenance Detail

SAAF