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Aviation History
1959
1959 - 0727.PDF
16 FLIGHT 13 MARCH 1959 Quieter airfields ? Yes, with the The many problems of noise nuisance on and around airfields will be reduced by the introduction of the Vickers Vanguard. Noise from the four Rolls-Royce Tyne propeller-turbines is remarkably low for an air- craft of the Vanguard's size and power. This will be of particular advantage when operating from airfields in or near residential areas. A lower noise level on the airport will also increase efficiency in the ad- ministrative blocks and improve the broadcasting of pas- senger information. The lower interior noise and vibration will win approval from operators, pilots and passengers. i s i ft TO B TAXI a,D r « u TAKE-OFF ACCELERA E5T CUMB1 ~\n PEEO CLIMB ft C ENGINE PROPEUEf RUISE R.PM. For your notebook... Gases from the Tyne engines are only ex- hausted after the power has been absorbed by the tur- bine. This is one reason for reduced noise. The other is the low propeller tip speed. VICKERS FOUR ROLLS-ROYCE TYNE TURBO-PROP ENGINES VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS (AIRCRAFT) LIMITED WEYBRIDCE TGA
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