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Marine gas turbine, designed specifically for marine use. | Marine gas turbine, designed specifically for marine use. | ||
1953 The RM60 had undergone shore trials and was being fitted in [[HMS Grey Goose]]<ref>The Times, June 15, 1953</ref>. The engine had an output of 8,000 h.p. and would give the ship a speed of over 35 knots. <ref>FLIGHT, 16 January 1953 page 72.</ref> | 1953 The RM60 had undergone shore trials and was being fitted in [[HMS Grey Goose]]<ref>The Times, June 15, 1953</ref>. The engine had an output of 8,000 h.p. and would give the ship a speed of over 35 knots. <ref>FLIGHT, 16 January 1953 page 72.</ref> (NB a later reference says the engine was capable of developing 6,000 hp<ref>The Times, June 15, 1953</ref>). | ||
Two of these engines were also ordered by the US Navy | Two of these engines were also ordered by the US Navy | ||
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Marine gas turbine, designed specifically for marine use.
1953 The RM60 had undergone shore trials and was being fitted in HMS Grey Goose[1]. The engine had an output of 8,000 h.p. and would give the ship a speed of over 35 knots. [2] (NB a later reference says the engine was capable of developing 6,000 hp[3]).
Two of these engines were also ordered by the US Navy
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