The Germans went with the Axial flow type. Britain sent examples of engines to both the USA, and USSR.
The German Heinkel HE 178 flew on 27 August 1939, and attained a speed of 380 mph. The American's first flight was a Bell XP-59 A Airacomet, with 2 General Electric/ Power Jets W 1 engines, it reached a speed of 413 mph.
Ian S C
Edited By Ian S C on 03/12/2017 14:49:41