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.
Variants
Aspin I
200 kg (440 lb) thrust
Aspin II
350 kg (770 lb) thrust
Applications
Specifications (Aspin II)
See also
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.
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