Characteristics and evolution of gas-turbine engines; in 1935-1964 period, aircraft engine cruise power has increased 20-fold, weight/hp ratio has improved by factor of 5, and fuel consumption per pound of thrust horsepower of jet engines approaches that of best piston engines at twice flight speed; substantial decreases in power plant initial and maintenance costs and in-flight shutdown rates were obtained; turbofan engine compares most favorably with land and sea propulsion systems in initial, direct operating, and maintenance costs; advances made indicate feasibility of attaining supersonic transport goals; research needed.


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    Title :

    Evolution of modern air-transport powerplants


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:
    Jordan, D.J. (author) / Crim, H.S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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