Rolls-Royce Griffon - Applications

Applications

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Several North American Mustangs raced in the Unlimited Class races at the Reno Air Races have been fitted the Griffons. These include the RB51 Red Baron (NL7715C), "Precious Metal" (N6WJ) and a Mustang/Learjet hybrid "Miss Ashley II" (N57LR). In all cases, Griffons with contra-rotating propellers, taken from Avro Shackleton patrol bombers were used in these aircraft. The RB51 Red Baron is noteworthy for holding the FAI piston-engine 3-kilometer world speed record from 1979 to 1989.

In 1965, SFR Yugoslavia used Griffon engines as main power unit for first domestically produced self - propelled artillery system S65, but system was withdrawn from service in early 1980s, because of poor fuel economy.

The 1980 Miss Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane dominated the race circuit with a Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. It was the last of the competitive piston-engined boats, before turboshaft powerplants took over.

In modern day tractor pulling, Griffon engines are also in use, a single or double, rated each at 3,500 hp (2,600 kW).