General Electric LM500

The General Electric LM500 is an industrial and marine gas turbine produced by GE Aviation. The LM500 is a derivative of the General Electric TF34 aircraft engine. Current versions of the LM500 deliver 6,000 shaft horsepower (4.47 MW) with a thermal efficiency of 31 percent at ISO conditions. It has been used in various applications such as in the Royal Danish Navy's Flyvefisken class patrol vessels, and in fast ferries.

LM500
Type Gas turbine
National origin United States
Manufacturer General Electric
Major applications Flyvefisken class patrol vessel
Developed from General Electric TF34

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