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Old 8th Jul 2010, 19:56
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While a modern CF/Ti fan blade may be worthy of an art museum, it's the HP turbine blade that's a real marvel. Considering the dovetail stress load, the airfoil design, and the cooling passages both visible and in-, it's a wonderful example of form following function.
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