Axial-flow compressor from B10 'Betty' self-sustaining gas turbine test rig

Made:
1939 in Manchester
maker:
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited
Axial-flow compressor from B10 'Betty' self-sustaining gas Axial-flow compressor from B10 'Betty' self-sustaining gas

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Axial-flow compressor from B10 'Betty' self-sustaining gas
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Axial-flow compressor from B10 'Betty' self-sustaining gas
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Axial-flow compressor from B10 'Betty' self-sustaining gas turbine test rig, developed and manufactured by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd, Trafford Park, Manchester, 1937-40.

Details

Category:
Aircraft Propulsion
Object Number:
Y1995.54.1
Materials:
metal (unknown), glass, paint and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
Overall: 1050 mm x 1000 mm x 1650 mm, 317 kg
type:
aeroplane engine compressor
credit:
Gift of Mr. L. Uff on behalf of GEC Alsthom