A single stage 50h.p 'Mars' gas turbine made by Perkins Engines at Peterborough up to 1965. The 40

Made:
1965 in Peterborough
A single stage 50h

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A single stage 50h
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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:
overall: in.
type:
turbines
credit:
Perkins Gas Turbines Ltd.