THE CONSTANT SPEED DRIVES supplied by Sundstrand which convert the variable speed of a jet engine into a constant speed to drive a 400Hz constant frequency electric generator to provide power for an aircraft's electrical system were first introduced in 1945 and allowed aircraft to use a lighter weight, more economical, and more reliable ac generating system.
The integrated drive generator
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 46 , 3 ; 9-10
1974-03-01
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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