Strategic bomber b-47 STRATOGET. Work in the field of creation of jet engines suitable for use on aircraft, began in the USA in 1941. The design of new power plants engaged in the company “Allis-Chalmers”, “Westinghouse” and “General electric”, which was part of the so-called Committee of Durand. The first two working under orders of the Navy, and the third was designed turboprop engine for the air force. All three firms had a very vague idea about gas turbine engines for aircraft, their main activity was the production of industrial turbines. Therefore, the work progressed slowly, which naturally did not suit the military.
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