Turbomeca Bastan Explained

The Turbomeca Bastan was a turboprop engine developed in France in 1957. Early models developed 650 shp (485 kW), but by 1965 this had been increased to 1,048 shp (780 kW) with the Bastan VII.

Flight tests of some Bastan models were carried out using a Lockheed Constellation flying test bed. The engine's principal applications were the Aérospatiale N 262 (Nord 262) and Nord 260 airliners.

The Bastan was also developed into the Turbomeca Aubisque turbofan.

Applications

• Aérospatiale N 262
• FMA IA 50 Guaraní II
• Nord 260
• Sud Aviation SE.116 Voltigeur
• Sud Aviation SE.117 Voltigeur

Variants

Bastan IV:^[1]

Bastan VI:^[1]

Bastan VIA1

Bastan VIB1

Bastan VIB2:^[2]

Bastan VIC:

Bastan VIC1:

Bastan VII:

Bastan 16:^[3]

Bastafan:^[3]

Bi-Bastan IV: A paired Bastan IV developed for French-modified Sikorsky S-58 helicopters. De-rated to ^[2]

References

• Book: Gunston, Bill . World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines . 1986 . Patrick Stephens . Wellingborough . 164 .
• Book: Taylor, John W. R. . John W. R. Taylor . Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1965-66 . 1965 . Samson Low, Marston . London.

Notes and References

1. Book: Taylor, John W.R. FRHistS. ARAeS. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1962-63. 1962. Sampson, Low, Marston & Co Ltd. London.
2. Book: Wilkinson, Paul H. . Aircraft engines of the World 1964-65 . 1964 . Paul H. Wilkinson . Washington D.C. . 20th . 166–167.
3. Book: Wilkinson, Paul H. . Aircraft engines of the World 1970 . 1970 . Paul H. Wilkinson . Washington D.C. . 23rd . 184–185.