This aircraft factory, in collaboration with General Electric, was involved in the study of steam engines that could drive a propeller through turbines.

“Diseño Great Lakes”

-The steam generating boiler was a La Mont. The unit would give 2300 HP.

-The boiler was capable of generating 9.5 tons of steam per hour at 540° C and a pressure of 70 atm.

-It could fly at 1,500 meters. with an efficiency of 23% and consuming 270 grams / HP / Hr, a little more than a reciprocating engine.