Application of gas turbine from point of view of engine designer; special attributes of turbine for helicopter propulsion are its low weight per horsepower; freedom from vibration, simplicity of installation, low frontal area and bulk, freedom of choice in rotor speed, and ability to make use of fuels carrying less fire risk than gasoline; Napier Gazelle, Oryx and Eland turbines.
Napier turbines for helicopters
Flight
Flight ; 68 , n 2448
1955
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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