Then, the Abrams stands out from most other MBTs with its unique powerplant: the Avco-Lycoming AGT1500 gas turbine engine.

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The FAA issued an airworthiness directive (AD) Thursday targeting specific Lycoming engines that are equipped with certain connecting rod assemblies. The AD was issued in response to multiple ...

One of the biggest challenges of winter flying is starting the engine. Do it wrong, and you could be looking at an expensive ...

You probably weren’t expecting a project based on [Nikola Tesla’s] work to show up during the Engine Hacks theme ... later became known as the Tesla Turbine. Tesla turbines are made out ...

Optimizing the airflow within turbine engines is critical in reaching peak efficiency and performance. Airflow management guarantees that the engine operates within the design parameters, maximizing ...

A gas turbine engine is a device that is designed to convert the thermal energy of a fuel into some form of useful power, such as mechanical (or shaft) power or a high-speed thrust of a jet. The ...

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At Lycoming College, we’re confident in our pursuit of knowledge and bold in its application. As a learning community, we immerse ourselves in high-impact experiences as we develop the capacity to be ...

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A multidisciplinary research group has formulated new protective coatings to allow turbine engines to run hotter -- with potential dividends for the environment and people. A University of ...