Will future helicopters be diesel powered
Journal Article
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· Automot. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6482897
An investigator has found that, if current gas turbine engines in helicopters are replaced by compound adiabatic diesel engines, fuel savings of 40% are possible. This would hold true if the diesel engines are retrofitted to the current helicopter fleet or adapted to new helicopter designs. Problems such as engine placement, weight, and lubrication exist but may be surmountable with proper design.
- OSTI ID:
- 6482897
- Journal Information:
- Automot. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Automot. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 90:5; ISSN AUEGB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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