What is a Turbine Engine and Are We Entering The Danger Zone?
What is a Turbine Engine and Are We Entering The Danger Zone? By Toni Scott, The Drive © Provided by The Drive The Drive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Volvo Gas turbine engines, most commonly encountered deafening you in the back row of a cross-country commercial flight, have also been used in automobiles, and prototype automobiles, for over 60 years! If it seems to you, dear reader, that using a deafening 50,000 RPM fan blade to power your daily driver seems like a bad idea, you'd be right! For automotive appli...