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.


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    Title :

    Napier turbines for helicopters


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Flight ; 68 , n 2448


    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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