Turbomeca Aspin

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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

See also


Related lists

References

Notes
  1. 1.0 1.1 Gunston 1989, p. 169.
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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