Alex Engines Flashcards
Engine’s two categories are
Engine’s two categories are
turbine engines and reciprocating engines.
Engine
Engines in widespread use today can be divided into two categories - reciprocating and turbine. Most large passenger carrying airplanes use a form of the turbine engine, which is relatively costly but extremely powerful. Since the large power output of the turbine engine is not required in most general aviation training airplanes, a form of the more economical, but still very reliable, reciprocating engine is used.
* Engine Types*
Engine Types - A variety of reciprocating and turbine engines are in use today.
Reciprocating engines - Radial and Horizontall Opposed
Turbine Engines - Turboprop and Turbojet