RM8

Reversing The Tides Of War

MILITARY JET ENGINES

Engine: RM8

Power: 16,200-28,100 Pounds of Thrust

First Introduced: 1964

Aircraft Designed for: Saab J37 Viggen

Manufacturer: Volvo/Pratt & Whitney

Developed from: PW JT8D

Personal Ratings

Iconic: 9/10

Power:9/10

Sound:7/10

Versatility:7/10

Special Notes: Despite being based on an airliner's engine, Saab & Volvo Modified it to be both afterburning and capable of reverse thrust. This was specifically useful for Sweden's robust network of "Road Airbases".