Factors to consider when deciding gas turbine performance rating for marine use; air intakes and exhaust system; summary of engine experience -- Westland SR.NI, powered by Bristol Siddeley Viper engine; Westland SR.N2 using four Bristol Siddeley Nimbus gas turbines; Vickers-Armstrongs VA.3 hovercraft using four Bristol Siddeley Turmo engines; Westland SR.N3 hovercraft will be powered by four Gnome engines; 4250-hp free turbine Proteus engine is specified for Vickers VA.4 and Westland SR.N4 and Marine Olympus gas turbine power unit would be used in large deep-sea hovercraft and Hovership. (Supp to Flight)


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    Title :

    Gas turbines for acvs -- Past, present and future


    Additional title:

    Air-Cushion Vehicles


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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