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COMPRESSOR STAGE [1 record]

Record 1 1981-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

Early development engines employed variable geometry on the first low-pressure compressor stage but this was dropped, apparently after vortices from the inlet guide vanes (IGVs) caused damage to these fan blades.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Les premiers moteurs de présérie avaient un premier étage de compresseur BP à géométrie variable.

Spanish

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