Turboprops for Light Aircraft: Details of the Engines Developed by Rover Gas Turbines Ltd.

Abstract

THE Rover Co. Ltd. was associated with Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle during the early stages of the production of the original Whittle‐type turbojet engines in 1941–42. Two of their engines were taken over by Rolls‐Royce and after further development gave rise to the well‐known Nene and Derwent engines. At the conclusion of the Second World War the Company embarked on a development programme for small gas turbine units with the eventual goal being a unit suitable for installation in a motor car. This work is well‐advanced but no date has been given as the likely time at which a production version of the gas turbine driven car will be available.

Citation

(1961), "Turboprops for Light Aircraft: Details of the Engines Developed by Rover Gas Turbines Ltd.", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 67-67. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb033383