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Old 29th Sep 2021, 05:06
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Originally Posted by Just This Once...
Could be more than that ORAC. The new engine and nacelle was designed with compact VFGs in mind - up to 2 per engine - and managed via an ACPC to regular aircraft power levels. Sentinel had 2 VFGs per engine, for example. So if you predict a future with directed energy weapons an option for 16 generators might have you covered!
The engine can be configured with an accessory gearbox for 1 or 2 Gens - BR710 in Global has 2, but in the 550 it has just 1. The F130 is a BR725 as used on the G650 - same core, just a larger N1 Fan. On the 650 it has only 1 Gen.
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