Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 27-Jul-2025

In 1957, engineer Pierre de Valroger presented the coupling of three RR/Bristol Viper engines (see).

Outer view of the Valroger engine
“Exterior of the Valroger engine”

In this engine grouping, the exhaust gases from each engine discharge onto a large-diameter turbine that drives the propeller shaft through a reduction gear, which, curiously, is located at the rear.

Arrangement of the three engines in the triple Viper
“Arrangement of the three Vipers”

And more clearly in the diagram shown below. It was christened the “Tri-Viper”.

Tri-Viper, drawing
“Tri-Viper”

There isn't any known application. It is assumed to be an engineering exercise. Original, though.

Motores de VALROGER

Model: Triple Viper

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