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Microturbo ECLAIR
SAFRAN power unit
The initial Microturbo product offering was the "Noelle" starter turbine, which led to a number of starter / APUs such as the "Emeraude", "Espadon", and "Saphir".
The Emeraude led to the company's first turbojet, the small and rock-simple "Eclair", intended for self-launching sailplanes.
Based on the gas generator section of the Microturbo Emeraude starter and APU for Concorde prototypes, the Eclair is an ultra-small single-shaft turbojet designed to power pilot-less drones and for use in sailplanes.It provide thrust for take-off and climb to altitude.
The engine is also capable of in-flight starting to provide powered flight in an emergency. Initial installation was in the Fauvel Aile Volante AV 45-01R single-seat tailless self-launching sailplane which first flew with the Eclair 012-01 in late 1967.
Caractéristiques du Microturbo Eclair
| Constructeur | TURBOMECA |
| 1er essais | 1967 |
| Certification | |
| Type | Turboréacteur à simple flux |
| Nb. construits |
Dimensions
| Hauteur | 312 mm | 12.7 in. |
| Largeur avec accessoires | 501 mm | 19.9 in. |
| Longueur | 501 mm | 14.7 in. |
Masses
| Non équipé | kg | lbs |
| Equipé | 38 kg | 77 lbs |
Performances
| Régime Maximum | 47 000 t/mn | 47,000 rpm |
| Régime au ralenti | t/mn | rpm |
| Puissance max | 80 kgp | 175 lb |
| Puissance au ralenti | kgp | lb |
| Taux de compression | / 1 | |
| Débit d'air max. | g/s | lbs/sec |
| Température max cont. | deg.C | def.F |
Consommations
| Consommation | 90 kg/h | 198 lb/h |
| Consommation spécifique |