Please let me remind all of you--this material is copyrighted. Though partially funded by NASA, it is still a private site. Therefore, before using our materials in any form, electronic or otherwise, you need to ask permission.
There are two ways to browse the site: (1) use the search button above to find specific materials using keywords; or,
(2) go to specific headings like history, principles or careers at specific levels above and click on the button. 
Teachers may go directly to the Teachers' Guide from the For Teachers button above or site browse as in (1) and  (2).

Aircraft Propulsion - Level 3

In this section we cover materials related to propulsion, the means of moving the aircraft forward through the air.  We include materials on the types of engines that have been and are being used, how thrust is calculated for jet engines and for propeller-driven engines.  We will cover with more detail how gas turbines work and the design requirements of the different parts of the gas turbine.

Aircraft Engines

F100-PW-220/F100-PW-220E TUBOFAN ENGINE
F100-PW-229 TURBOFAN ENGINE
F119-PW- 100 TURBOFAN ENGINE
F117-PW-100 TURBOFAN ENGINE

Aircraft Engine Thrust Calculations

Gas Turbine Operation and Design Requirements
        Introduction to Gas Turbines
        Gas Turbine Usage
        Gas Turbine Cycles
        Gas Turbine Components

Send all comments to allstar@fiu.edu
© 1995-2013 ALLSTAR Network. All rights reserved worldwide.

Funded in part by

Updated: March 12, 2004