APU as engine

Back in the 50s, there was a lot of enthusiasm for small turbines. They were used to power all kinds of equipment, in this case a portable fire-pump.

http://youtu.be/nQGBWCX1tBw

There really was, but even at that time and low of fuel price it still was too inefficient and costly to build. That it has a simple operator error fault that renders it destroyed internally of expensive parts caused them to quickly be dropped. Even the US Navy's 'one fuel' engines are spark plug Wankles burning JP whatever.
 
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