Theseus engine undergoing flight tests in Lincoln 4-engined heavy bomber of 120-ft wing span with all up weight of 75,000 lb; Theseus is propeller driving gas turbine in which 2-stage turbine wheel drives combined axial and centrifugal air compressor, while propeller is driven through epicyclic reduction gear by separate turbine wheel. (See also Aeroplane v 72 n 1868 Mar 28 1947 p 312-4; Engineering v 163 n 4237 Apr 11 1947 p 283, figs p 288; Engineer v 183 n 4768 June 13 1947 p 515-7; Can Aviation v 20 n 5 May 1947 p 42, 44, 46)
Theseus-Lincoln flight programme
Flight
Flight ; 51 , n 1995
1947
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Theseus-Lincoln flight programme
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947
Theseus-Lincoln flight programme
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947
Theseus-Lincoln flight programme
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947
Theseus-Lincoln flight programme
Engineering Index Backfile | 1947
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