Turbine-electric transmission

A turbine-electric transmission system includes a turboshaft gas turbine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors. No clutch is required. Turbine-electric transmissions are used to drive both gas turbine locomotives (rarely) and warships.

Turbine-electric transmission

A turbine-electric transmission system includes a turboshaft gas turbine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors. No clutch is required. Turbine-electric transmissions are used to drive both gas turbine locomotives (rarely) and warships.