Small engine defined as one where primary air flow rate is not more than 75 lb of air per sec at sea level static conditions; this results in various values of output of turbines at upper limit, according to type; basis for specific weight advantage and limitations on use of 3/2 or square-cube law; applications to helicopters, VTOL, trainers, drones, missiles.


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    Title :

    Why small engines


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Society of Automotive Engineers -- Meeting ; 1957 Small



    Publication date :

    1957


    Size :

    19 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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