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A Turbine Powered Fire Truck? Seattle FD's Turbo Chief

1 pointsby FlyMoreRocketsover 4 years ago

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FlyMoreRocketsover 4 years ago
GM also fielded a number of turbine powered heavy vehicles from the 50&#x27;s through the 60&#x27;s.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.curbsideclassic.com&#x2F;bus-stop-classic&#x2F;bus-stop-classics-general-motors-gm-turbo-cruiser-i-ii-and-iii-urban-transit-coaches-maverick-top-gun-your-bus-is-here&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.curbsideclassic.com&#x2F;bus-stop-classic&#x2F;bus-stop-cl...</a>
FlyMoreRocketsover 4 years ago
From the article comments: &quot;...San Francisco had a 900 series convertible engine that had a jet turbine as well...&quot;<p>Ah, here it is: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sae.org&#x2F;publications&#x2F;technical-papers&#x2F;content&#x2F;650462&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sae.org&#x2F;publications&#x2F;technical-papers&#x2F;content&#x2F;65...</a>