The Chrysler Engineering Corp. T36D

turboprop A turboprop is a turbine engine that drives an aircraft propeller. A turboprop consists of an intake, reduction gearbox, compressor, combustor, turbine, and a propelling nozzle. Air enters the intake and is compressed by the compressor. Fuel ...

engine, design-rated at 2,500 lb thrust, was ordered by the

United States Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage ...

in 1948, but was deemed unnecessary as the aircraft it was to power was canceled. The engine development was stopped, and the program was canceled before any engines were built.

Specifications (T36D)

References

* Fahey, James Charles. ''The ships and aircraft of the United States Fleet'' 6th edition p54 {{US military gas turbine aeroengines 1940s turboprop engines Abandoned military aircraft engine projects of the United States