Best Jet of the War?

[cheddar cheese]

Welcome.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

So what else can you tell me about it, like how did they decide to use that kind of propulsion.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

The development of the turbine section of early axial flow turbine engines were the challenge because of the high heat the turbine section would be subjected to, finding the right materials so the turbine would have some type of durability, and last development and lubrication of bearings in both turbine and compressor sections that could stand the high heat and function at 20,000 rpm.

I thought I also read somewhere that the designers of this engine knew they could of use a turbine section to drive the compressor but went with this concept as a "quick solution" based on the challanges just posted.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

So basically it was a quick way to make a jet aircraft?

 

[FLYBOYJ]

So basically it was a quick way to make a jet aircraft?

That's what I believe!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Just trying to get on the map then.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Yep - remember El Duce wanted the world to know Italy was a world leader in aviation.

 

[cheddar cheese]

Well to be honest, and im not being biased here, they did make some great aircraft prior to the war. They did so during to war too, they just didnt have a powerful engine to put in anything until the Germans came to the rescue.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Well to be honest, and im not being biased here, they did make some great aircraft prior to the war. They did so during to war too, they just didnt have a powerful engine to put in anything until the Germans came to the rescue.

Agree!

 

[mosquitoman]

Yep! 50p voucher to anyone who can name 1 good Italian engine

 

[cheddar cheese]

Fiat RA 1050 R.C.58 8)

Now wheres my voucher?

 

[mosquitoman]

It might be a while- I still need to buy 500 more packs of Tesco value cornflakes

 

[cheddar cheese]

I want my voucher!

 

[mosquitoman]

Sorry, I might have it in about 5 years

 

[cheddar cheese]

Can I not just have 50p? if I name another one can a have £1?

 

[mosquitoman]

Sorry, terms and conditions say 1x50p voucher