Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593
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| Number built | 67 |
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| Manufacturers | Rolls-Royce Limited |
| Snecma | |
| Developed from | Rolls-Royce Olympus |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| France | |
| First run | June 1966 |
| Major applications | Concorde |
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| ID | 2351607 |
About Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593
The Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 was an Anglo-French afterburning turbojet which powered the supersonic airliner Concorde. It was initially a joint project between Bristol Siddeley Engines Limited and Snecma. It was based on the Bristol Siddeley Olympus 22R engine.