Turbomeca Aspin Explained
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) thrustApplications
References
- Notes
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989.
- Wilkinson, Paul H. Aircraft engines of the World 1953. London, England. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Limited. 1953.
External links
Notes and References
- Gunston 1989, p. 169.
