How quickly would this take place? I admit that this is not a topic I have much data on save for that sulphur content is no good for the hot parts of the gas turbine.
Alternate engines for the B-29
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How quickly would this take place? I admit that this is not a topic I have much data on save for that sulphur content is no good for the hot parts of the gas turbine.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
Depending on the fuel and FCU, it could be within a matter of hours. As it was early turbine engines of the era had TBOs mesaured in the low triple digits and many times didn't reach their half their TBO. I doubt a turbo prop of the same era would have fared any better, let alone being installed on an aircraft flying 10 hours during a typical mission.
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wuzak
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Did any WW2 turbines use specific jet fuels? I know that some Jumo 004s were used with Diesel.
Shortround6
Major General
According to Wilkinson's "Aircraft Engines of the World" 1946 edition, Most American engines ran on 100/130 gasoline. All British engines ran on kerosene and the German BMW, Diamler-benz and Jumo engines ran on J-2 Diesel.
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
Lighthunmust
Banned
Just as well as the English ones ran on cheap gin. I understand the American ones on moonshine ran cleaner because there was no juniper berry contamination.
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
The juniper berry lubricated our RR superchargers and pure English gin,as distilled in sunny Plymouth, gave courage to all.
In any case G&T is a far more civilised drink, enjoyed the world over ( like our Empire).
Moonshine, or some other hideous brew that the Dukes of Hazzard were engaged in running served us well too.....as industrial paint stripper.
Lighthunmust
Banned
Shortround6
Major General
With enough Gin even the most dreary, rain sodden place can be seen as quite sunny...
