The Turbomeca Aspin was a small French turbofan engine produced by Turbomeca in the early 1950s. This geared turbofan design was the first turbofan to fly, powering the Fouga Gemeaux test-bed aircraft on 2 January 1952.Gunston 1989, p. 169.
Variants Aspin I 200 kg (440 lb) thrust Aspin II 350 kg (770 lb) thrust
Applications Fouga CM.88 Gemeaux
Specifications (Aspin II)
See also
References Notes
Bibliography
Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. Wilkinson, Paul H. Aircraft engines of the World 1953. London, England. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Limited. 1953.
External links Minijets website Aspin I Minijets website Aspin II