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1S60
Type Turboshaft
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Rover Company
Major applications Avro Vulcan
Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy

The Rover 1S60 is a gas turbine manufactured by Rover Company and the first industrial type for production[1] Many were used for aircraft such as Auxiliary power units for groundcrew and Auxiliary Airborne Power Plants on aircraft.[2] Other uses of the Rover 1S60 was used as fire pumps and Auxiliary generators on hovercraft.

Applications

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  • AAPP MK10201 Argosy
  • AAPP MK 10301 Avro Vulcan
  • 1S60 fire pump

Specifications (1S60)

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General characteristics

  • Type: Centrifugal compressor turbojet
  • Length:
  • Diameter:
  • Dry weight:

Components

  • Compressor:

Performance

  • Maximum power output:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rover Gas Turbine Engines".
  2. ^ "Rover 1S60 Vulcan | jetpower.co.uk".
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