Design
The RCo.12 Conway was an axial-flow turbofan with a low bypass ratio of about 25%. It had a seven-stage low-pressure compressor, the first six stages made of aluminium and the last of titanium. Behind this was the nine-stage high-pressure compressor, the first seven stages of titanium and the last two of steel. The bypass housing duct was also made of titanium. The combustion area consisted of ten cannular flame cans. The high-pressure compressor was driven by a single-stage turbine using hollow air-cooled blades, which was followed by the two-stage turbine powering the low-pressure compressor. Accessories were arranged around the front of the engine, leading to a minimum of increased diameter.
The engine produced 17,150 pounds-force (76,300 N) for takeoff, weighed 4,500 pounds (2,000 kg) and had a specific fuel consumption of 0.712 at take-off thrust and 0.87 for cruise.
By 1968 a Hyfil carbon-fibre fan assembly was in service on Conways of the VC10s operated by BOAC
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