YouCantbeCirrus
I am Cirrus, and don't call me Cessna
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Hello everyone, I've got an interesting topic for you all to possibly help me with some more research.
I stumbled upon this interesting desk model on Ebay several days ago and it just arrived today so I took some pictures of it.
The model is of the Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) RGT-3600. Having never heard of the engine before made me want to have it and I must say from my own research so far (Which is not much) it seems fairly interesting.
From what I've gathered this is a twin spool regenerating turbine engine that TCM used in a GPU for servicing aircraft, whether just for electricity or also as a huffer cart (bleed air) I am not sure. The engine was rated for 150Kw (according to some sources) or 420Hp from others.
This also being a design closely resembling the Chrysler Turbine Car Turbine Engines makes me more curious about this engine and if TCM had any more plans for it or if it even was used in service.
I decided to post this here to expand what little knowledge I can find on the internet about this engine. Any more information would be appreciated, and if any Veterans know of these GPU's being used I would also love to hear about that.
I stumbled upon this interesting desk model on Ebay several days ago and it just arrived today so I took some pictures of it.
The model is of the Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) RGT-3600. Having never heard of the engine before made me want to have it and I must say from my own research so far (Which is not much) it seems fairly interesting.
From what I've gathered this is a twin spool regenerating turbine engine that TCM used in a GPU for servicing aircraft, whether just for electricity or also as a huffer cart (bleed air) I am not sure. The engine was rated for 150Kw (according to some sources) or 420Hp from others.
This also being a design closely resembling the Chrysler Turbine Car Turbine Engines makes me more curious about this engine and if TCM had any more plans for it or if it even was used in service.
I decided to post this here to expand what little knowledge I can find on the internet about this engine. Any more information would be appreciated, and if any Veterans know of these GPU's being used I would also love to hear about that.
