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RF Engines Limited of Newport, Isle of Wight, UK was founded in 1999. RF Engines (RFEL) develops products based on high performance, digital signal processing
RF_Engines
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
off. As a result, the RF 2005 engines emit 80 percent less particulate matter than required by Euro Stage IV standards. Engines were mounted in (in order
Mazda_diesel_engines
Family of 1950s jet fighter aircraft
more powerful Pratt & Whitney J57-P-55 engines, making it the only Voodoo not using the −13 engines. The new engines featured a substantially longer afterburner
McDonnell_F-101_Voodoo
Fighter aircraft family developed from 1958
variant powered by a Wright J67 engine, and variants powered by two Wright J65 engines, or two General Electric J79 engines. The J79-powered version promised
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II
1950 fighter-bomber aircraft
Thunderstreak is an American swept-wing turbojet-powered fighter-bomber. The RF-84F Thunderflash is variant of the F-84F that was designed for photo reconnaissance
Republic_F-84F_Thunderstreak
Lightweight convertible sports car
the roof mechanism. The MX-5 RF uses the same engines as the standard model and offers similar performance. The MX-5 RF also introduced a new 'Machine
Mazda_MX-5_(ND)
cannon in the elongated RF-4C nose, AN/APQ-120 radar with smaller cross-section to accommodate the cannon, J79-GE-17 engines with 17,900 lbf (80 kN) of
List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II variants
List_of_McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II_variants
Light Aerosani used in the second world war
1942/43 a large number were fitted with aircraft radial engines and designated (RF-8) GAZ-98K. The RF-8 operated into the 1950s with the Soviet border guards
RF-8
Photo-reconnaissance variant of the P-61 Black Widow
The Northrop F-15 Reporter (later RF-61) was an American unarmed photographic reconnaissance aircraft. Based on the Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter
Northrop_F-15_Reporter
brand was abandoned as well as those two engines. Like several other Japanese makers, Mazda produced V-twin engines for their three-wheeled delivery vehicles
List_of_Mazda_engines
US lightweight low-cost fighter aircraft
the RF-5A. F-5-21 Temporary designation for the YF-5B. YF-5B One F-5B was fitted with a 5,000 lbf (2,268 kgf) General Electric J85-GE-21 engine, and
Northrop_F-5
Combustion engine using an eccentric rotary design
weight, and fewer parts over reciprocating internal combustion engines make Wankel engines suited for applications such as chainsaws, auxiliary power units
Wankel_engine
Family of short-range to long-range surface to air missile systems
and Hisar-O is infrared homing. The model using RF Seeker, Hisar O+ RF, and its naval version, Hisar-D RF, were announced later. The long range version
Hisar_(missile_family)
propwash. The RF-1's propeller was completely shrouded, creating a hybrid ducted propeller. Twin engine redundancy is maintained with multiple engines driving
Rhein-Flugzeugbau_RF-1
First jet aircraft in U.S. operational service
with J-33-A-35 engine and ejection seat installed; fitted with 260 US gal (220 imp gal; 980 L) tiptanks; major P-80 production version. RF-80C 70 modified
Lockheed_P-80_Shooting_Star
1955 naval fighter aircraft by Vought
photo-reconnaissance aircraft – V-392. F8U-1P (RF-8A) – unarmed photo-reconnaissance version of F8U-1E, 144 built. RF-8G – modernized RF-8As. LTV V-1000 – A vastly reworked
Vought_F-8_Crusader
Aircraft engine that produces thrust by emitting a jet of gas
pulse jet, or scramjet. In general, jet engines are internal combustion engines. Air-breathing jet engines typically feature a rotating air compressor
Jet_engine
Type of electric propulsion
propulsion engine is a type of electric propulsion that generates thrust from a quasi-neutral plasma. This is in contrast with ion thruster engines, which
Plasma_propulsion_engine
Electrothermal thruster in development
eliminating electrode erosion, a major source of wear in ion engines. Compared to traditional rocket engines with very complex plumbing, high performance valves
Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket
Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket
Car design where the motor powers the forward axle from behind
technically count as RF drivetrain as there is no direct mechanical link between engine and wheels, or even the generated engine power and drive motor
Rear-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Rear-engine,_front-wheel-drive_layout
Sport touring motorcycles
The Suzuki RF series are sport touring motorcycles. They came with three engine variations: 400 cc (24 cu in), 600 cc (37 cu in) and 900 cc (55 cu in)
Suzuki_RF_series
Disturbance in an electrical circuit due to external sources of radio waves
exclusively via I/O cables; RF noise gets onto the power planes and is coupled to the line drivers via the VCC and GND pins. The RF is then coupled to the
Electromagnetic_interference
Mid-size car manufactured by Mazda (1970–2002)
8-litre FP engine, and a hatchback model. Europe also received a diesel-engined version, using the "Comprex" pressure-wave supercharged RF engine seen in
Mazda_Capella
Military interdictor and tactical strike aircraft
problems. During 1979 and 1980 four of these aircraft were converted to the RF-111C reconnaissance variant. Four ex–United States Air Force (USAF) F-111As
General_Dynamics_F-111C
American super heavy-lift expendable rocket
stage, with five F-1 engines; the S-II second stage with five J-2 engines; and the S-IVB third stage, with a single J-2 engine. The C-5 would undergo
Saturn_V
Group of components that deliver power to the driving wheels
combustion engine, electric motor(s) or a combination of the two. The most common types of internal combustion engines are: petrol engines diesel engines ethanol
Drivetrain
Aerobatic training aircraft
The Slingsby T67 Firefly, originally produced as the Fournier RF-6, is a two-seat aerobatic training aircraft, built by Slingsby Aviation in Kirkbymoorside
Slingsby_T67_Firefly
26308 were built as Portland and Rumford Falls Railway (P&RF) numbers 13 and 14. The P&RF engines which became Maine Central numbers 320 and 321 were 21
Maine_Central_class_P_2-6-0
American WWII-era fighter aircraft
with "RF-;" Mustang variants still in service in the USAF or Air National Guard (ANG) when the system was changed included: F-51B, F-51D, F-51K, RF-51D
North_American_P-51_Mustang
German touring motor glider, 1968
The Fournier RF 5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier [fr] . The RF 5 is based on the single seater Fournier RF 4, and is a low-winged
Fournier_RF_5
US Air Force strategic bomber (1949–1959)
piston engines. The B-36D through J variants were further fitted with four General Electric J47 turbojet engines, totalling ten, the most engines of any
Convair_B-36_Peacemaker
Turkish fighter aircraft
be equipped with General Electric F110 engines. TRMotor collaboration with TEI will develop locally made engines for the aircraft, which will produce at
TAI_TF_Kaan
Aircraft crash in Russia
sources said one of its engines caught fire and the plane crashed soon after takeoff. Russia's defense ministry cited an engine fire as the most probable
2024 Ivanovo Ilyushin Il-76 crash
2024_Ivanovo_Ilyushin_Il-76_crash
Family of US fighter aircraft
Taiwan had built up an impressive fighter force, with 320 F-86Fs and seven RF-86Fs having been delivered. Sabres and MiGs were shortly to battle each other
North_American_F-86_Sabre
Alton, Hampshire for portable power solutions for electronic devices. RF Engines Ltd of Newport, Isle of Wight for electronic product and systems design
The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation (Technology) (2009)
The_Queen's_Award_for_Enterprise:_Innovation_(Technology)_(2009)
System that powers a motor vehicle
energy through the process of combustion. Engines come in various forms, including internal combustion engines, which are the most common, and electric
Powertrain
Ukrainian state-owned aircraft manufacturer
An-72; version with engines below wings is called An-74TK-300 An-77 – proposed modernized version of An-70 with Western avionics and engines An-124 Ruslan 1982
Antonov
Non-U.S. nations that operate(d) the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
also had J79-GE-15E "smokeless" engines. In 1995, the older F-4s were retired and six more RF-4Cs were obtained. The new RF-4Cs had newer avionics, including
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II non-U.S. operators
McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phantom_II_non-U.S._operators
1953 fighter aircraft family
complete loss of control, and the other due to an engine flame-out. In mid-1958, all four remaining RF-100As were returned to the US and later supplied
North American F-100 Super Sabre
North_American_F-100_Super_Sabre
1946 fighter-bomber family
straight-wing Thunderjet was joined by the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak fighter and RF-84F Thunderflash photo reconnaissance aircraft. The Thunderjet became the
Republic_F-84_Thunderjet
Form of electric spacecraft propulsion
Although the ion engines on Hayabusa experienced technical difficulties, in-flight reconfiguration allowed one of the four engines to be repaired and
Ion_thruster
German/French motor glider, 1966
The Fournier RF 4 is a single-seater motor glider designed by René Fournier [fr] in 1966. It is an aerobatic version of the Fournier RF 3. Conceived as
Fournier_RF_4
Multipurpose amphibious aircraft
first two aircraft were to be equipped with D-436TP engines, the eight others with the SaM146 engines. According to some reports, SGAS had plans to wet-
Beriev_Be-200
Brazilian vehicle
Generation (RF-Sport) 1996-2001 In its first generation, launched in 1996, the brand was called "Troler"- with 1 L, and the model was called RF Sport (RF meaning
Troller_T4
Device claimed to be a propellantless spacecraft thruster
power levels in 2010. Using an aerospace engine test stand usually used to precisely test spacecraft engines like ion drives, they reported a maximum
EmDrive
Prototype fighter aircraft for the US military
evolved into the P-530 Cobra, which uses 13,000 lbf (58 kN) GE15-J1A5 engines, with a very small 0.25:1 bypass ratio leading to the nickname "leaky turbojet"
Northrop_YF-17
Defunct American aviation company
development and engine problems resulted in the aircraft not entering service until 1954. A photo-reconnaissance version known as the RF-84F Thunderflash
Republic_Aviation
Russian fighter-bomber aircraft
drag. The Su-34 is powered by a pair of Saturn AL-31FM1 turbofan engines, the same engines used on the Su-27SM, giving the aircraft a maximum speed of Mach
Sukhoi_Su-34
Axial flow turbojet engine
manufactured by MTU Aero Engines in Germany. J79-GE-15 F-4C, RF-4C, F-4D; with 17,000 lbf (75.6kN) of afterburner thrust. J79-GE-17 F-4E, RF-4E, F-4EJ, F-4F,
General_Electric_J79
American flying-wing bomber prototype
Powerplant: 8 × Allison J35-A-15 turbojet engines, 4,000 lbf (18 kN) thrust each (6 × 5,000 lbf (22 kN) Allison J35-A-19 engines on YRB-49) Performance Maximum speed:
Northrop_YB-49
American flying-wing bomber prototype
airframes to YB-49s, essentially substituting eight jet engines for four reciprocating engines. As a result, the airframe promptly flew to more than 40
Northrop_YB-35
Optical communications manufacturing company
optical engines, active optical cables, optical components, optical instrumentation, ROADM & wavelength management, optical amplifiers, and RF-over-Fiber
Finisar
Russian automotive institute
Automobile and Motor Engines, abbreviated as NAMI, is a Russian automotive technology development company. The Scientific Automotive Engines Institute (Russian:
NAMI_(automotive_institute)
French motor glider, 1963
Fournier RF-3 is a single-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier and first flown in 1960. Fournier produced the Volkswagen-powered RF-1 single-seat
Fournier_RF_3
First generation diesel-electric locomotive
The BLH RF-16 is a 1,625-horsepower (1,212 kW) cab unit-type diesel locomotive built for freight service by the Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation between
Baldwin_RF-16
German motor glider, 1970
conventional motorglider design derived from Fournier's RF 4D, a low-wing cantilever monoplane with an engine mounted in tractor configuration in the nose. The
Fournier_RF7
12-cylinder engine with two parallel crankshafts geared together, effectively two straight 6 engines in a common crankcase. These were 2-stroke engines with
History of Sulzer diesel engines
History_of_Sulzer_diesel_engines
US Air Force supersonic fighter-bomber
was conceived of as an internal project to produce a replacement for the RF-84F Thunderflash, which first used the characteristic wing-root air intakes
Republic_F-105_Thunderchief
Type of aircraft
General Electric J85 engines, which allowed a much lighter and cheaper aircraft, with Northrop's design team believing that twin engines would increase the
Northrop_N-102_Fang
Fourth-generation home video game console
for certain games. The RF output used on the original PC Engine was also replaced with an A/V port for the Shuttle. The PC Engine Shuttle was also distributed
TurboGrafx-16
Electronic tracking technology
toll device. The basic Cardullo patent covers the use of radio frequency (RF), sound and light as transmission carriers. The original business plan presented
Radio-frequency identification
Radio-frequency_identification
In this List of Perkins engines, family type refers to the two letter designation Perkins Engines gives each engine. This nomenclature was introduced
List_of_Perkins_engines
Prototype fighter aircraft developed from F-5
1975 as a further evolution of Northrop's F-5E Tiger II, featuring a new engine that greatly improved overall performance, and a modern avionics suite including
Northrop_F-20_Tigershark
United States Navy protected cruiser class
armed with six 6-inch (152 mm)/50 caliber rapid-fire (RF) guns and four 4.7-inch (119 mm)/50 caliber RF guns. These were British-made, export-model guns built
New Orleans-class cruiser (1896)
New_Orleans-class_cruiser_(1896)
Lightweight two seater roadster
the Year 2017: Mazda MX-5 RF". Auto Express. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2018-05-28. "Red Dot Award: Product Design - Mazda MX-5 RF". Red Dot. Retrieved 2018-05-28
Mazda_MX-5
Prototype attack aircraft developed for the US Air Force A-X program
While turboprop engines were requested in the initial request, by May 1969, requirements had changed to specify use of turbofan engines. In May 1970, the
Northrop_YA-9
AMD computing architecture
containing AI engines were the Versal adaptive compute acceleration platforms, which combine scalar, adaptable, and intelligent engines connected through
AI_engine
Technology for constructing integrated circuits
analog circuits such as image sensors (CMOS sensors), data converters, RF circuits (RF CMOS), and highly integrated transceivers for many types of communication
CMOS
Mazda motor vehicle engine
family of gasoline engines (the "G" suffix indicates gasoline) featuring gasoline direct injection and high compression ratios. Engines in the family have
Skyactiv
Propeller-driven sled, sleigh or toboggan
on to build multi-engine airplanes and helicopters. They were light plywood vehicles on skis, powered by used vintage aircraft engines and propellers. Military
Aerosledge
Compact SUV produced by Suzuki
available with larger (two litres and up) engines while the earlier Vitara was still available with smaller engines. In the United Kingdom, a 1.6-litre Grand
Suzuki_Vitara
US Air Force night fighter in service 1944-1954
completed, with only the installation of the wings and engines remaining. In June 2019, both engines had been overhauled and two brand new props had been
Northrop_P-61_Black_Widow
Military advanced trainer aircraft by Northrop
Prototypes, two built with YJ85-GE-1 engines, later designated YT-38A and four pre-production aircraft with YJ-85-GE-5 engines, later designated T-38A. T-38A:
Northrop_T-38_Talon
Frigate class of the Turkish Naval Forces
other hand, HİSAR-D RF is an active radar seeker-equipped surface-to-air missile (SAM) with a range of more than 40 km. The HİSAR-D RF is a quad pack capable
Istanbul-class_frigate
Motor glider by René Fournier, 1981
The Fournier RF-10 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier in 1981. The aircraft is a further development of the RF-9 and incorporated plastic
Fournier_RF-10
2025 aviation accident in Russia
An-22A, registered as RF-08832, msn 053484317/07-04, manufactured in 1975, equipped with four Kuznetsov NK-12MA turboprop engines. There were five crew
2025 Ivanovo Antonov An-22 crash
2025_Ivanovo_Antonov_An-22_crash
American RF-100A Super Sabre USAF Serial Number Search, RF-100 North American RF-100A Slick Chick Baugher - McDonnell RF-101A Voodoo McDonnell RF-101B Voodoo
List of United States Air Force reconnaissance aircraft
List_of_United_States_Air_Force_reconnaissance_aircraft
Collecting energy from external sources
radiation (such as solar radiation). One idea is to deliberately broadcast RF energy to power and collect information from remote devices. This is now commonplace
Energy_harvesting
Device used to control other devices remotely
matte transparent object in front of the receiver. Radio remote control (RF remote control) is used to control distant objects using a variety of radio
Remote_control
American experimental flying wing
piston engines, 65 hp (48 kW) each (original engines) Powerplant: 2 × Franklin 6AC-264F2 six-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed piston engines, 117 hp
Northrop_N-1M
US Navy carrier-based fighter aircraft in service 1952-1974
squadrons. In 1962, remaining F9F-6P and F9F-8P aircraft were re-designated RF-9F and RF-9J respectively. Modifications of F9F-8 to convert to F9F-8P: The modification
Grumman_F-9_Cougar
Machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
brushed DC motor with a commutator. Commutation tends to cause electrical and RF noise; without a commutator or brushes, a BLDC motor may be used in electrically
Electric_motor
Light commercial vehicle manufactured by Mazda
include the introduction of a new Common rail direct injection diesel 2.0 RF-CDT engine and new model codes SKF6 applied for diesel models. November 2005: Minor
Mazda_Bongo
Upgraded series of the Su-27 fighter aircraft
N011M radar, and AL-31FP engines with thrust-vectoring nozzles. The aircraft was later fitted with standard-production AL-31F engines, and had its flight-control
Sukhoi_Su-35
Prototype demonstrator aircraft for the US Air Force Advanced Tactical Fighter program
YF-23 (PAV-1) had Pratt & Whitney YF119 engines, and the second (PAV-2) was powered by General Electric YF120 engines. The aircraft had single-expansion ramp
Northrop_YF-23
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
raised to 8.25:1 for the base and turbocharged engines, and to 9.25:1 for the high-performance engines. Power and torque outputs rise to 95 hp (70.8 kW)
Chevrolet_Turbo-Air_6_engine
Family of interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft
the engines meant that either of them would result in a very tall aircraft, which would complicate maintenance. The idea of placing the engines in underwing
Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-25
Russian fighter aircraft
AL-41F1S engines. This radar significantly increases the aircraft's detection range for both aerial and maritime targets. The AL-41F1S engines, also used
Sukhoi_Su-30
Motor vehicle
Indian version of the fifth-generation Suzuki Alto kei car (with larger engine options). The second generation was made as a standalone model, which was
Maruti_Suzuki_Alto
Change in velocity per amount of fuel
of fuel can produce one pound-force of thrust. Reaction engines, such as rockets and jet engines propel a vehicle by expelling mass in one direction, which
Specific_impulse
Soviet heavy military transport aircraft
the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. Powered by four turboprop engines, each driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers, its design was the
Antonov_An-22
Low-cost, low-power SoC microcontrollers with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
essential for wireless data communication such as built-in antenna switches, an RF balun, power amplifiers, low-noise receivers, filters, and power-management
ESP32
German aircraft engine
082 - Limbach L1700 series engines" (PDF). www.easa.europa.eu. Retrieved 23 June 2015. Limbach Flugmotoren. "Aircraft engines from 41 kW to 55 kW". limflug
Limbach_L1700
British writer (1912–1972)
09-03-2008. R. F. Delderfield, BFI Screen Online, Undated.Accessed: 09-03-2008. R.F. Delderfield, TV.com, Undated, Undated.Accessed: 09-03-2008. John Duttine
R._F._Delderfield
Electrical conductor
special type is what is commonly known as RF-feedthrough, specifically designed to carry very high frequency RF or microwave electrical signals. A feedthrough
Feedthrough
Mobile ground base air defence system
position, the canisters are raised. A remote weapon station. As an option, a RF directional jammer can be installed. The NOMADS was developed to fire the
NOMADS ground-based air defence system
NOMADS_ground-based_air_defence_system
The Fournier RF-47 is a 1990s French two-seat light aircraft designed and built by Avions Fournier. First flown 9 April 1993, it is a low-wing tricycle
Fournier_RF-47
2025 film by Joseph Kosinski
cars at a time, with minimal effect on the weight. The camera bodies and RF transmitters were stashed in the floor of the cars. Panavision also designed
F1_(film)
American information technology company (1939–2015)
1977, HP began production of the HP856x spectrum analyzers to complement its RF power meters and sensors capable of measuring signals in excess of 20 GHz
Hewlett-Packard
Motor vehicle
Model (supplied Saleen engine) S-281RF/S-281AF: Supercharged American Flag AF model sold to veterans. Supercharged Red Flag RF Model H-281 3V: Naturally
Saleen_S281
RF ENGINES
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Boy/Male
British, English, Hindu, Indian
Friend; Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Muslim
Good fame
Girl/Female
Muslim
Solitude
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Master. Reaney notes the medieval example atte Maysters (1327), and suggests this might have denoted someone who lived at a master’s house, a master’s servant or perhaps an apprentice.
Boy/Male
Hindu
The Moon, Thought, Prayer, Mind, Decision, Respect, Will decision, Intelligence, Memory
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
King
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sanchayita | ஸஂசயீதா
A poem which was written by Ravindra Nath Tagore
Male
Arthurian
, lord of the Misty Lake.
Biblical
well beloved; amiable
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew, Polish
Burning Fire; From Seraphim; Fiery Ones
RF ENGINES
RF ENGINES
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n.
A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines.
n.
A device used in connection with hot-air engines, gas-burning furnaces, etc., in which the incoming air or gas is heated by being brought into contact with masses of iron, brick, etc., which have been previously heated by the outgoing, or escaping, hot air or gas.
n.
A fisherman who used unlawful arts and engines to catch fish.
n.
A strong metallic vessel, usually of wrought iron plates riveted together, or a composite structure variously formed, in which steam is generated for driving engines, or for heating, cooking, or other purposes.
n.
The act or art of managing engines, or artillery.
n.
A movable building, of a square form, consisting of ten or even twenty stories and sometimes one hundred and twenty cubits high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries.
n.
A constrictor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.
n.
One who, or that which, greases; specifically, a person employed to lubricate the working parts of machinery, engines, carriages, etc.
n.
A locomotive engine; a self-propelling wheel carriage, especially one which bears a steam boiler and one or more steam engines which communicate motion to the wheels and thus propel the carriage, -- used to convey goods or passengers, or to draw wagons, railroad cars, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.
a.
Increasing; strengthening; -- a direction indicating a sudden increase of force (abbreviated rf., rfz.) Cf. Forzando, and Sforzando.
n.
A contrivance applied to steam engines, water wheels, and other machinery, to maintain nearly uniform speed when the resistances and motive force are variable.
a.
Having or involving a pressure greatly exceeding that of the atmosphere; -- said of steam, air, water, etc., and of steam, air, or hydraulic engines, water wheels, etc.
n.
A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylindrical vessel along which it moves, back and forth. It is used in steam engines to receive motion from the steam, and in pumps to transmit motion to a fluid; also for other purposes.
n.
Engines, in general; instruments of war.
n.
A contrivance in some of the ealier steam engines for moving the valves for the alternate admission and shutting off of the steam.
n.
A house for locomotive engines, built circularly around a turntable.
n.
A kind of hydraulic brake for regulating the action of pumping engines and other machines; -- sometimes called dashpot.