Original Vickers Marine Gas Turbine

Original Vickers Marine Gas Turbine Original Vickers Marine Gas Turbine

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Original Vickers marine gas turbine engine frmo the triple-screw motor-gun boat the '2009' (1947), powered by a nine stage axial-flow compressor and fitted with radio interference compressors, by Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd., Manchester, 1947

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1949-175
Materials:
aluminium alloy, steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), electrical components and paint
Measurements:
overall: 1945 mm x 4990 mm x 1365 mm, 4040kg
type:
turbine
credit:
Board of Admiralty