Gas turbine drive system for propeller of aircraft has electric generator and motor or hydraulic pump and motor so that propeller can be remote from gas turbine engine

摘要

The normal reduction gear (1) connecting the gas turbine (4) to the propeller is replaced by a remote drive. This enables the engine to be placed at the optimum position for weight distribution and a clear air inlet and outlet for the exhaust. The propeller may be placed at the optimum position for driving the aircraft. The engine may run on vegetable oil rather than the usual kerosine. The drive arrangement may use an electric generator connected to the turbine and a motor connected to the propeller. A hydraulic drive system may be used.