Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: Before Feb 9th 2016

Jens William Ægidius Elling (also written as Aegidus or Aegidius) was the inventor and pioneer of the gas turbine and he is considered to be the father of the gas turbine. He built the first gas turbine that was able to produce more power than needed to run its own components.

Aegidius Elling's gas turbine
"Aegidius Elling's gas turbine"

Engines of AEGIDIUS ELLING

Model: Gas turbine