Free Power Turbine v Fixed turbine
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The engine before the Astazou was the Artouste which was fitted to the Alouette series (2 and 3 models). It started of as the APU on the NordAtlas hence autostart which could give endless problems with blocked torch igniters etc. We used to run them on deisel from time to time in the early 60's in Rhodesia. Fuel burn is the primary downside, they are very gutsy but also reliable. Susceptable to compressor erosion as well.
