Compound propulsor

Details Compound propulsor Compound propulsor

1981-06-29

1984-05-08

Croyle, Carlton R.

Power plants

Reaction motor

Interrelated reaction motors

F02K 306, F02K 3072, F02K 3075

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044466960

ABSTRACT:
A compound propulsor for powering a vehicle, such as an aircraft. A compound propulsor includes a core gas turbine engine, a fan encased within a cowl, at least one propeller, and drive means for distributing a portion of the power produced by the core engine to the fan and another portion to the propeller. Preferably, the compound propulsor also includes variable geometry inlet guide vanes for varying the portions of power distributed to the fan and propeller.

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