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Turbomeca
Founded in 1938, Turbomeca is one of the leading manufacturers of low and medium-power gas turbine for helicopters. The company also produces turbojet engines for aircraft and missiles, as well as turbines for land, industrial and marine applications. Acquired by SNECMA Group in September 2001.
1968 saw the establishment of Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Limited to develop the Adour jet engine for the Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar. The company went on to develop the RTM322 turboshaft, which became the European helicopter engine of choice, powering the AgustaWestland EH101, the NH90 and Westland WAH-64.
In 2001 Turbomeca and Rolls-Royce won a $1Bn contract to equip 399 German, French and Dutch NH90 helicopters with their RTM322 engines.
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