Sectioned F2/3 Jet Aircraft Engine

Made:
1942-1948 in Trafford
maker:
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited

Sectioned F2/3 jet aircraft engine, made by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd, Trafford Park, 1942-1948.

This is an example of an early British turbojet. It was made by Metropolitan Vickers at Trafford Park, Manchester, and is unique as it was used to demonstrate the layout of the Metropolitan Vickers aft fan engine (using the F3 augmentor) at the Farnborough air show for the SBAC (Society of British Aircraft Constructors) in 1948.

Though the principles of turbojet propulsion were not developed in Manchester, Manchester company Metropolitan Vickers were among the first companies turning these ideas into a reality.

Details

Category:
Aircraft Propulsion
Object Number:
2022-606
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), paint and glass
Measurements:
Overall: 900 mm x 800 mm x 2200 mm, 465 kg
type:
engine - power producing equipment
credit:
Courtesy of Fleet Air Arm Museum