The Gloster Meteor: A Closer Look At Britain's 1st Jet Fighter
This article investigates Britain's first jet fighter. Also, a member of an RAF unit that worked on the Meteor tells about a ...
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The Gloster Meteor in Australian Service
Squadron would be the first Australian squadron to take jet aircraft into combat on the 29th of July, 1951 with the Gloster Meteor.
What Is The Key Difference Between Turbojets & Turbofans?
Turbojets excel in high-speed flight, while turbofans offer better efficiency. Learn about history, differences and impact on ...
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6 Brands Known For Cars That Also Make Jet Engines
It was initially used in 1944, powering the Gloster Meteor, which was later equipped with the Rolls-Royce Derwent 8. Today, Rolls-Royce develops jet engines including the long-lived Trent engine ...
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Trent, the powerful Rolls-Royce with which perhaps you have traveled without realizing it
In 1988 Rolls-Royce revived the Trent name to name a new turbofan engine: the RB-211-524L, first fired on 27 August 1990. The ...
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De Havilland H-1 Goblin Turbojet Engine
Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC. The British De Havilland H-1 Goblin design began in 1941, and first flew in 1943 in the Gloster Meteor and De Havilland Vampire aircraft.