Aerial firefighting helicopters ingest significant volumes of airborne particles, and operators are advised to conduct periodic “compressor washes” to remove the contaminants from the compressor.

The rotating stall precursor is a major research focus in the field of aerodynamic compressor flow stability, as an accurate understanding of its physical mechanisms can help improve the operating ...

An unprecedented number of serious wildfires have occurred in recent years, and they are happening almost year-round now. Airborne resources are vital tools in fire management that are likely to see ...

Key Points and Summary - Despite its iconic status, the F-14 Tomcat was initially plagued by severe problems with its Pratt & Whitney TF30 engines. -These engines, ill-suited for the dynamic flight ...