Proteus 705 is reverse flow propeller turbine and has 12-stage axial plus 1-stage centrifugal compressor; eight combustion chambers arranged radially around compressor; incorporates Bristol "free turbine" system in which one turbine drives compressor and another drives propeller; engine delivers 3320 shp plus 1200-lb jet thrust for takeoff; photographs, cutaway drawings. (see also Flight v 61 n 2263 June 6 1952 p 687-92; Automotive Industries v 107 n 2 July 15 1952 p 38-9, 114)
Bristol's new proteus
Aeroplane
Aeroplane ; 82 , n 2133
1952
11 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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