Rolls-Royce
has been selected to provide MT30 gas turbines to power a prestigious
new multi-purpose amphibious vessel for the Italian Navy, which is an
important element of the country’s fleet renewal programme. Two
MT30 gas turbines will power the new 20,000 tonne displacement Landing
Helicopter Deck (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious vessel. |
The ship
will be built by Fincantieri under the Legge Navale ‘Naval Law’
– a major investment programme to renew the Italian naval fleet.
Don Roussinos, Rolls-Royce, President – Naval, said: “We’re
delighted the MT30, the most powerful marine gas turbine in operation
today, has been selected for this prestigious ship. We are also very
pleased that the MT30 has penetrated another new market, which is indicative
of the confidence placed in the engine’s design and performance
by Fincantieri.”
“We’re extremely proud that our MT30 will be powering the
new Landing Helicopter Deck and look forward to working with Fincantieri
and the Italian Navy on this programme.”
Giuseppe Ciongoli, Rolls-Royce, Regional Director – Italy, added:
“Our equipment will provide the Italian Navy with the optimum
solution and we very much welcome the Italian Navy as the latest customer
for our MT30 gas turbine.”
The MT30 is derived from Rolls-Royce aero engine technology and builds
on over 45 million hours of operating experience. It is the world’s
most powerful marine gas turbine and has the highest power density –
a key factor in naval propulsion where delivering a high power output
in a compact space is essential.
The MT30 has been chosen to power several of the world’s major
new and progressive naval programmes, including the Royal Navy’s
new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and Type 26 Global Combat
Ship, and the Republic of Korea Navy’s new FFX-II Incheon class
frigates. It already powers the U.S. Navy’s DDG-1000 Zumwalt class
destroyers and Freedom class Littoral Combat Ships which are built by
Fincantieri Marine Group, the U.S. subsidiary of Fincantieri. |
