Bravo good to see someone is taking the time to bring back something from the Arrow program. I saw a Iroquois in the Ottawa museum, is that one complete. I read that they were over hauling it but don`t know if it was ever tested. Where did you find yours and does it have the most resent blades. i ask this because the earlier prototypes had minor vib. problems that a new set of blades was suppose to cure.
@mikekrau The one in Ottawa is complete, but has never been run.
Ours is X-116, which was the last of the prototypes... the next ones were to be production units. X-116 has all the latest developments which were to be incorporated into the subsequent production run.
@AgentJayZ MAN I'M STOKED!!! REALLY THE ORIGINAL Orenda Iroquois turbo jet engine!!! i remember looking @ jet's and type of engines 13-14 years ago when i was really into modern military jets. i'd like to hear it run dry and then wet. if possible please tell me how much thrust it had. MAN I"M STOKED. i did'nt follow thru my teenage dream. :( but man please mail me when/ if your going to fire this up. fatlady57
@faffaflunkie Turbine blades , from the very beginning, have been made of refractory, high-nickel alloys like inconel, although the alloys used now are much superior to inconel. The metal must not lose its strength or stiffnes at sustained temperatures of over 1000 deg F.
All the compressor blades in the Iroquois are made of titanium alloy, which is light and stiff, but would catch fire at 1000F
My new favorite YouTube channel.Through your videos, I'm getting a glimpse of the work my dad did for the US Air Force 50+ years ago. Thanks so much for bringing us these great vids.
Fantastic you have found an Iroquois engine, its a national treasure The Avro arrow and iroquois fiasco always winds me up, you should have shot your government, for bringing economic ruin to the Canadian aircraft industry
Awesome vid and project!! Iroqois, 30,000lbs of thrust with the buner lit...wow!! So what was the controversy with the Iroqois and Avro Arrow?? I will research it, but I figure you have the best info, better than Wikipedia haha.
Ever work on a GE F110? Ever run across any Russian turbine engines??
"Wheushsstt, thats a big engine", well said AJC. Ah, 1958 - I remember it well, I was 9 and dreaming of turbine engines. When was it first designed and built?
This is so fantastic! Have discovered I have a photo of the engine in one of my "old" books. As Rolls Royce took over Bristol Aero Engines in 1967 I wonder if they might be able to help with drawings? The book I mention is by Bill Gunston who worked for Jane's All the Worlds Aircraft and Flight International. Whether or not he ever did a cutaway drawing I really do not know. I think he would be interested.Anyway good luck with your project. Really look forward to this piece of your history.
@scrfce123 I've heard something about that too, how awesome would it be years to come if that speculation became true!? the engine couldnt be in better hands
whats the most exotic engine S&S has ever tested as in what was its nation of origin
killman369547 3 months ago
Bravo good to see someone is taking the time to bring back something from the Arrow program. I saw a Iroquois in the Ottawa museum, is that one complete. I read that they were over hauling it but don`t know if it was ever tested. Where did you find yours and does it have the most resent blades. i ask this because the earlier prototypes had minor vib. problems that a new set of blades was suppose to cure.
mikekrau 5 months ago
@mikekrau The one in Ottawa is complete, but has never been run.
Ours is X-116, which was the last of the prototypes... the next ones were to be production units. X-116 has all the latest developments which were to be incorporated into the subsequent production run.
AgentJayZ 5 months ago
I love your videos! "If we can't find [the missing parts], we just might have to make them."
hboy007 7 months ago
@AgentJayZ MAN I'M STOKED!!! REALLY THE ORIGINAL Orenda Iroquois turbo jet engine!!! i remember looking @ jet's and type of engines 13-14 years ago when i was really into modern military jets. i'd like to hear it run dry and then wet. if possible please tell me how much thrust it had. MAN I"M STOKED. i did'nt follow thru my teenage dream. :( but man please mail me when/ if your going to fire this up. fatlady57
fatlady57 7 months ago
@fatlady57 According to wiki, 20,000 lbs dry, 30,000 lbs with afterburner. Simply insane for late 50s standards.
mobius1aic 6 months ago
Are the turbine blades from that era all stainless steel?
faffaflunkie 10 months ago
@faffaflunkie Turbine blades , from the very beginning, have been made of refractory, high-nickel alloys like inconel, although the alloys used now are much superior to inconel. The metal must not lose its strength or stiffnes at sustained temperatures of over 1000 deg F.
All the compressor blades in the Iroquois are made of titanium alloy, which is light and stiff, but would catch fire at 1000F
AgentJayZ 10 months ago
Just out of curiosity what is that smaller engine shown to the left on the jack?
FrontSideBus 11 months ago
@FrontSideBus That is a nearly completely built RR Spey. Its waiting tp have the LP tubine installed.
AgentJayZ 11 months ago
when you brought up that ladder, i realized just how big those beasts are...
cheetawolf 11 months ago
My new favorite YouTube channel.Through your videos, I'm getting a glimpse of the work my dad did for the US Air Force 50+ years ago. Thanks so much for bringing us these great vids.
indoorherbivore 11 months ago
i would love to have that turbine wheel in my garage
honeybunchickens 11 months ago
@honeybunchickens You can't have this one, but we've got others...
AgentJayZ 11 months ago
@AgentJayZ Nice! which ones
honeybunchickens 11 months ago
don't let Diefenbaker catch you with that! ;)
likmahchoda 11 months ago
Fantastic you have found an Iroquois engine, its a national treasure The Avro arrow and iroquois fiasco always winds me up, you should have shot your government, for bringing economic ruin to the Canadian aircraft industry
JOOLZNED 11 months ago
Its a beast!
Wonkabar007 11 months ago
Awesome vid and project!! Iroqois, 30,000lbs of thrust with the buner lit...wow!! So what was the controversy with the Iroqois and Avro Arrow?? I will research it, but I figure you have the best info, better than Wikipedia haha.
Ever work on a GE F110? Ever run across any Russian turbine engines??
Keep up the awesome work!
Xx69roadrunnerxX 11 months ago
"Wheushsstt, thats a big engine", well said AJC. Ah, 1958 - I remember it well, I was 9 and dreaming of turbine engines. When was it first designed and built?
LarryCanFly 11 months ago
This is so fantastic! Have discovered I have a photo of the engine in one of my "old" books. As Rolls Royce took over Bristol Aero Engines in 1967 I wonder if they might be able to help with drawings? The book I mention is by Bill Gunston who worked for Jane's All the Worlds Aircraft and Flight International. Whether or not he ever did a cutaway drawing I really do not know. I think he would be interested.Anyway good luck with your project. Really look forward to this piece of your history.
102trafalgar 11 months ago
@102trafalgar We've got that book... it's pretty good.
AgentJayZ 11 months ago
Looking forward to seeing this old gal run again. You can do it!
TheElectricnoob 11 months ago 2
Badass project keep it up
Paganiproductions 11 months ago
It is speculated that one prototype Arrow is still hidden in storage. Makes me think what else do they have in that warehouse?
Shame they canceled the program. Either way, it makes this engine all the more special.
scrfce123 11 months ago
@scrfce123 I've heard something about that too, how awesome would it be years to come if that speculation became true!? the engine couldnt be in better hands
DavoCitizen 11 months ago