The Rover 1S60 is a gas turbine manufactured by Rover Company and the first industrial type for production[1] Many were used for aircraft such as Auxiliary power units for groundcrew and Auxiliary Airborne Power Plants on aircraft.[2] Other uses of the Rover 1S60 was used as fire pumps and Auxiliary generators on hovercraft.

1S60
Type Turboshaft
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Rover Company
Major applications Avro Vulcan
Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy

Applications

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  • AAPP MK10201 Argosy
  • AAPP MK 10301 Avro Vulcan
  • 1S60 fire pump

Specifications (1S60)

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General characteristics

  • Type: Centrifugal compressor turbojet
  • Length:
  • Diameter:
  • Dry weight:

Components

  • Compressor:

Performance

  • Maximum power output:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rover Gas Turbine Engines".
  2. ^ "Rover 1S60 Vulcan | jetpower.co.uk".
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