Noun
powerplant (plural powerplants)
Alternative spelling of power plant
A Daimler-Benz DB 603 powerplant was to be installed in the Ju 87 D-1, but it did not have the power of the Jumo 211 and performed "poorly" during tests and was dropped. Source: Internet
Air Force The United States Air Force 's (USAF) competition for a helicopter to be used for support on missile bases included a specific requirement to mandate the use of the General Electric T58 turboshaft as a powerplant. Source: Internet
After satisfactory results, many F4U-1As were fitted with the new powerplant. Source: Internet
A push began for the development of a 3.3 L convert powerplant they had drawn up designs for, but company engineers balked at this suggestion. Source: Internet
Based on experience in Vietnam, the Army required significant performance, survivability and reliability improvements from both UTTAS and the new powerplant. Source: Internet
As the largest-displacement inverted V12 aircraft powerplant built in Germany, the 44.52 litre (2,717 cu. in.) Daimler-Benz DB 603 saw widespread use in twin-engined designs, yet could not exceed the 1,500 kW output level without more development. Source: Internet