Originally Posted by
Hughes500
I dont see what the issue of their own engine. Lets be honest a gas turbine engine is actually quite simple and been around longer than I have and I am 59 this year. And I have said before my neighbour used to make the compressor wheels for a certain popular gas turbine engine. The wheels cost to make was barely £ 100, not the thousands the OEM charged for them
!!!
Ever thought about the development costs that went into these engines for an OEM? Stating that Developing, certifying and then producing a turbine engine for aviation use is “simple” is plain stupid.
Have a look at modern turbine blade capable of coping with 1000 deg C. Nothing simple about that.