Bristol Orpheus exemplified by its adoption for Folland Gnat light fighter and other fighter aircraft; main rotating assembly consists of 7-stage axial compressor and single stage turbine connected by untapered shaft attached to rear face of compressor drum. (See also Aeroplane v 93 n 2412 Nov 22 1957 p 779-82)


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    Title :

    Versatile Orpheus


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 72 , n 2548


    Publication date :

    1957


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Versatile Orpheus

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