Page 130 - The Jet Engine

Rolls-Royce RB211-535C

Following the successful operation at sea of
the Metrovick F2-based 2500 hp Gatric marine
gas turbine, the Royal Navy ordered four
larger sets with a maximum operational rating
of 4500 shp. Developed from the Metrovick
F2/4 Beryl axial-flow aircraft engine; the G2s
were installed in the Motor Gunboats 'Bold
Metrovick G2 Pioneer1 and 'Bold Pathfinder; the former
going to sea in 1951.