A single stage 50h.p 'Mars' gas turbine made by Perkins Engines at Peterborough up to 1965. The 40
- Made:
- 1965 in Peterborough
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A single stage 50h.p 'Mars' gas turbine made by Perkins Engines at Peterborough up to 1965. The 40,000 rpm rotor speed is reduced to 4,400 rpm through a single spiral bevel gear reduction unit. The engine has been cutaway to reveal working parts.
Details
- Category:
- Heat Engines (non steam)
- Object Number:
- 1965-99
- Measurements:
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overall: in.
- type:
- turbines
- credit:
- Perkins Gas Turbines Ltd.
