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Forum: Tech Log

16th Jul 2015, 12:04

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Turboprop, turbofan, propfan

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Posted By barit1

It's the other way around. When an aircraft is...

It's the other way around. When an aircraft is designed specifically for efficient shorthaul work from shorter runways, the turboprop is preferred because of its greater static thrust. This makes the...

Forum: Tech Log

4th Jul 2015, 20:03

Replies: 30

Turboprop, turbofan, propfan

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Posted By barit1

Stepping back a couple decades, the R-2800...

Stepping back a couple decades, the R-2800 18-cylinder aircooled piston engine presented a cooling challenge, and the cooling drag was substantial. But it was a reliable and well-respected machine...

Forum: Tech Log

1st Jul 2015, 13:02

Replies: 30

Turboprop, turbofan, propfan

Views: 10,420

Posted By barit1

As mentioned in earlier threads, the exit swirl...

As mentioned in earlier threads, the exit swirl (i.e. vortex around the engine certerline) is a significant factor. A simple prop operating in the free airstream, while doing its job of accelerating...

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