The Kuznetsov NK-32 is an afterburning three-spool low bypass

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which powers the

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supersonic bomber, and was fitted to the later model

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. It produces of thrust in afterburner. A non-afterburning variant known as NK-32 Tier 2 for

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and NK-65 will be used in the upcoming

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bomber,

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. NK-65 and a geared high-bypass turbofan variant PD-30, with a thrust of 30 tonnes (around 300 kN) has been proposed for use on new Russian wide-body airliners, as well as the upgraded

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heavylifter.

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