Turbomeca Aspin
| Aspin | |
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| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Turbomeca |
| First run | 1951 |
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The Turbomeca Aspin was a small French turbofan engine produced by Turbomeca in the early 1950s. This geared turbofan design was the first turbofan to fly, powering the Fouga Gemeaux test-bed aircraft on 2 January 1952.[1]
Variants
- Aspin I
- 200 kg (440 lb) thrust
- Aspin II
- 350 kg (770 lb) thrust
Applications
Specifications (Aspin I)
Data from Gunston.[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Geared turbofan
- Length:
- Diameter:
- Dry weight:
Components
- Compressor:
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 200 kg (441 lb)
- Power-to-weight ratio:
See also
- Related development
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
External links
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