Aircraft Performance

Running head: AIRCRAFT ENGINE UPGRADE

Aircraft Engine Upgrade Post World War II

Francisco Andrade

ASCI 202

Running head: AIRCRAFT ENGINE UPGRADE

Abstract

Aircraft manufacturing has greatly improved our way of life, but not as much as the amazing advances that took place after the end of World War II. As with all upgrades and modifications there were some hiccups along the way. Creating a much more efficient engine that could keep providing more power as the need arose was one of the greatest advancements of the time. Moving from a piston powered engine to a powerful high performance jet engine (turboprop) was not easy and would help mold aviation as we know it today.

Running head: AIRCRAFT ENGINE UPGRADE

Aircraft Engine Upgrade Post World War II

The sun set on the second world war that heavily relied on the use of aircraft. Thanks to these flying machines both the Axis and Allied forces were able to complete a myriad of battles. The need arose to gain more versatility and power in the sky. Little did the world know but the movement had begun to raise the bar in aircraft engine capabilities. The relatively useful piston powered engine was suitable enough to propel the United States and its allies to victory over the Germans who at the time had much better aircraft. Prior to WWII the commercial airline industry was not used, but soon after the end of the war the realization was made that aircraft could be used as a viable means of transportation. The primary reason civilians did not use aircraft to travel was the time that was consumed flying from place to place. Another reason was the cost. With the piston powered engines aircraft you sacrifice speed and fuel efficiency as vehicle drivers we can understand that bad gas mileage and slow speed together would not be a good combination for a car. So what makes you think that it would be a good idea for your aircraft to experience those issues? An engine revamp needed to be in the works.

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