The BMW 6002 was the first gas turbine engine designed by BMW after World War II. The development of this engine formed the basis of BMW's post-War gas turbine research and development organization, and was one of the first generation small gas turbine engines developed worldwide.

The turbojet version of the engine, the BMW Model 8025 (later 8011), was the first German engine to power a German aircraft after World War II, the Hutter-Allgaier-Turbinensegler H-30 TS powered sailplane. A further development, the Model 6012 L3 turboshaft engine, powered the Dornier Do 32K Kiebitz rotary-wing platform which was first demonstrated in flight in late 1970. This Model 6002 turboshaft engine is an auxiliary power unit, and is only one of two artifacts known to exist.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date Circa 1959 Country of Origin Germany Type PROPULSION-Turbines (Jet) Manufacturer BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
 Physical Description Type: Turboshaft Power rating: 48.5 kW (65 hp) at 45,000 rpm Compressor: Single-stage radial Combustor: Annular Turbine: Single-stage axial Weight: 45.4 kg (100 lb) Dimensions 3-D (BMW Model 6002 Turboshaft Engine): 43.2 × 68.6 × 71.1cm, 75.8kg (1 ft. 5 in. × 2 ft. 3 in. × 2 ft. 4 in., 167lb.)
3-D (Aluminum Pallet Storage): 121.9 × 121.9 × 86.4cm, 115.7kg (4 ft. × 4 ft. × 2 ft. 10 in., 255lb.)
 Materials Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metals
Copper Alloy
Plastic
Paint
Rubber
Solder
Possible Ceramic
Possible Glass
Possible Organic Fiber Threads
Unknown Coating
 Inventory Number A19930323000 Credit Line Gift of Francie Grynkraut Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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