Propulsion
GE’s LM2500 Engine
The most popular and widely-applied marine gas turbine
Powers more than 400 ships globally
GE’s LM2500 marine gas turbine is a simple-cycle, two-shaft, high-performance engine trusted by 33 navies worldwide. It sets the standard in marine gas turbines with these features
- Gas generator
- Power turbine
- Attached fuel and lube oil pumps
- A fuel control and speed governing system
- Associate inlet and exhaust sections
- Lube and scavenge systems
- Controls and devices for starting and monitoring engine operation
Possible applications for the LM2500 include patrol boats, corvettes, frigates, destroyers, cruisers, cargo/auxiliary ships, and aircraft carriers. The LM2500 is also available as a military generator set.
Technical
Output
33,600 shp (25,060 kW)
SFC
.373 lb/shp-hr (227 g/kW-hr)
Heat rate
6,860 Btu/shp-hr
9,200 Btu/kWs-hr
9,705 kJ/kWs-hr
9,200 Btu/kWs-hr
9,705 kJ/kWs-hr
Exhaust gas flow
155 lb/sec (70.5 kg/sec)
Exhaust gas temperature
1,051°F (566°C)
Power turbine speed
3600 rpm