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Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2013, 23:04
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

Interesting, but you left out an important part -...

Interesting, but you left out an important part - what's the relative fuel burn between the two engines? Even a 1% fuel burn advantage is huge money over the life of an airplane (especially a...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2013, 21:16
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

Since it's on the internet, it must be true :E ...

Since it's on the internet, it must be true :E

My friends on the 787 program tell me the Trent 1000 does not have a weight advantage over the GEnx-1B.:rolleyes:
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2013, 19:37
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

Yep, that's the one.

Yep, that's the one.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2013, 18:06
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

There are advantages/disadvantages for 3 spool...

There are advantages/disadvantages for 3 spool vs. 2 spool - for example 3 spool tend to have better operability characteristics - I'm not trying to say brand X is better than brand Y. A good friend...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2013, 00:09
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

While Rolls has long touted the theoretical...

While Rolls has long touted the theoretical weight advantage of their three spool designs, they've had a much more difficult time making it work in practice. The RB211-524G/H engine for the 747-400...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2013, 16:17
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

AHHHH!!! I can't believe I made that mistake...

AHHHH!!! I can't believe I made that mistake :mad:

I know better What the :mad: was I thinking? I must have been really drunk at the time
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2013, 03:11
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

I was working the 777 at the time the...

I was working the 777 at the time the 777-300ER/GE90-115B was launched. I don't think anyone at that time ever thought the program would enjoy anywhere near the success it has achieved.

Boeing...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Aug 2013, 16:18
Replies: 45
Views: 24,395
Posted By tdracer

The baseline 777-200 was certified with all three...

The baseline 777-200 was certified with all three engine types - PW4000/112", GE90, and RR Trent 800. When Boeing went to the 777-300 and -200ER, the engines were basically unchanged, just operated...
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