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October 30, 1945
The Onslow County News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
General Electric unveils turbine engine for U.S. Army airplane using kerosene for propeller and jet propulsion, promising efficient 500+ mph transcontinental and transatlantic flights; first flown last June.
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Kerosene Propelled Turbine Engine Said To Be Economical
New York-(AP)—The secrets of the turbine engine of the Army's new airplane, which has a propeller in front and a jet behind, were given out officially by the engine makers, the General Electric company.
The plane first was flown by the Army Air forces last June, and did well on kerosene or fuel, the same fuel working both ends. Recently the plane was exhibited at Dayton, Ohio.
Flights, at an economical level of fuel consumption at speeds of 500 miles an hour or more, are forecast between New York and San Francisco, or Washington and London.
The engine is a gas turbine, the first practical step into a long-sought field of flight. Gas turbine engines have been sought for a decade because of their promise to add about 20 per cent to the efficiency of propeller-driven planes.
New York-(AP)—The secrets of the turbine engine of the Army's new airplane, which has a propeller in front and a jet behind, were given out officially by the engine makers, the General Electric company.
The plane first was flown by the Army Air forces last June, and did well on kerosene or fuel, the same fuel working both ends. Recently the plane was exhibited at Dayton, Ohio.
Flights, at an economical level of fuel consumption at speeds of 500 miles an hour or more, are forecast between New York and San Francisco, or Washington and London.
The engine is a gas turbine, the first practical step into a long-sought field of flight. Gas turbine engines have been sought for a decade because of their promise to add about 20 per cent to the efficiency of propeller-driven planes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Turbine Engine
Kerosene Fuel
Army Airplane
Gas Turbine
High Speed Flight
What entities or persons were involved?
General Electric Company
Army Air Forces
Where did it happen?
New York, Dayton Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
General Electric Company
Army Air Forces
Location
New York, Dayton Ohio
Event Date
Last June
Story Details
The General Electric company revealed details of the turbine engine for the Army's new airplane, which uses kerosene fuel for both propeller and jet, achieving economical high-speed flights. The plane was first flown last June and exhibited recently in Dayton, Ohio.