Which do you like better/prefer?
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General Electric, Rolls Royce, or Pratt & Whitney
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Pratt & Whittney J-58
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Jet engines. Is that 2.5 points? All three are good but some I know in that industry seem to like the Pratt & Whittney better, but I don't know why.
I might add my favorite is the one that does not shut down while it's under the wing of the plane I'm on.
I might add my favorite is the one that does not shut down while it's under the wing of the plane I'm on.
Not sure what what your asking here. I do know all three design and manufacture aircraft engines.
The Rolls Royce Merlin made a kinda doggish P-51 the
"Cadillac Of The Skies".
The Rolls Royce Merlin made a kinda doggish P-51 the
"Cadillac Of The Skies".
J-58 powered the SR-71.
Ah well I shoulda known everyone here would know that. Heck I asked my mom a few minutes ago and even she knew. Anyway, in general I'm a fan of GE engines, but there is one reason I love Rolls Royce engines, and this is it. I love the sound of rolls engines at full thrust. Buzzsaw ftw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0mnf2vIyTs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0mnf2vIyTs&feature=related
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Originally Posted By: uplandr
J-58 powered the SR-71.
Bingo! 68,000lbs of thrust. Mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm good!
I love that plane.
J-58 powered the SR-71.
Bingo! 68,000lbs of thrust. Mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm good!
I love that plane.
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Originally Posted By: d00df00d
I'm trying to find just one non-epic fact about the SR-71, and not succeeding...
Indeed. That plane is simply the best aeronautical creation of all time. Developed in the 1960's and it was untouchable when retired in the 1990's. 30 years of service, INCREDIBLE record, and they STILL use them to test chassis's for supersonic flight.
Yes, they strap other plane designs to the back of the SR-71 and test them at supersonic speeds.
Truly a legend.
I'm trying to find just one non-epic fact about the SR-71, and not succeeding...
Indeed. That plane is simply the best aeronautical creation of all time. Developed in the 1960's and it was untouchable when retired in the 1990's. 30 years of service, INCREDIBLE record, and they STILL use them to test chassis's for supersonic flight.
Yes, they strap other plane designs to the back of the SR-71 and test them at supersonic speeds.
Truly a legend.
I've yet to ever see one in person. May never see one. But I'd guess I was about 12 when I learned of all its glory. I'm guessing it HAS been replaced with something undisclosed. Several have said no use for a replacement as satellites can do it all now. EH... I still feel there's an odd job here and there that can't be done without a plane.
Not sure. All three have made some pretty good engines. But my personal favorite is the Rolls Royce RB211-535. General Electrics GEnx looks promising. But I like the GE90, its flipping huge. P&W's PW4000 is a great engine. But you GOTTA pay respect to the JT8D and JT9D. They've been the backbone of many air carriers since the 60's with a great service record. I miss the the scream of those JT8D's though. Technically it's not a PW and it's made by IAE I LOVE the IAE V2500. Powerful, efficient and just sound [censored].
I like the GE90-11xB used on the Boeing 777-300ER/200LR...
Heres a cool video of GE90 takeoffs. The 2nd one is cool, the pressure gets so low in the intake that water vapor flashes to steam or something. Pretty neat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a80ark8Rpsk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a80ark8Rpsk
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LM2500... I like the 38 as well. The 501K34 is a fuel hog (on purpose), but our MT30 is pretty neat...
Do I get extra points if I've worked on all three and Allison?
This is part of what I used to do:
GE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk9Rji3jVdA
P&W
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQNUrYoFM2E&feature=related
Allison (now RR)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMwbL8DVTYY
This is part of what I used to do:
GE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk9Rji3jVdA
P&W
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQNUrYoFM2E&feature=related
Allison (now RR)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMwbL8DVTYY
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
LM2500... I like the 38 as well. The 501K34 is a fuel hog (on purpose), but our MT30 is pretty neat...
Used to play with the the LM2500s when we had them. Loved the starter motor on them.
Work have just finished installing 4 off GT13E2 Alstom units.
LM2500... I like the 38 as well. The 501K34 is a fuel hog (on purpose), but our MT30 is pretty neat...
Used to play with the the LM2500s when we had them. Loved the starter motor on them.
Work have just finished installing 4 off GT13E2 Alstom units.
Good video for the GE90 fans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rac87fY6w-M&feature=related
That 747 used to be at the Mojave, CA airport (now spaceport!) A regular 747 engine is about 8' across, notice how small they look with the GE90 installed next to them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rac87fY6w-M&feature=related
That 747 used to be at the Mojave, CA airport (now spaceport!) A regular 747 engine is about 8' across, notice how small they look with the GE90 installed next to them.
RR Olympus. Became the Concord engine but previously had a far more important role. Any guesses? (if you have heard one in that plane you NEVER forgot it)
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