RR_NDB
Would be fascinating to discuss in a Thread the comparison of
hydraulics/pneumatic vs electric
Let's get started: Electrics, hydraulics or pneumatics, are
all means to transfer energy from one place to another. Electrics
are far more efficient and have less weight than either of the other
two. Hydraulics need heavy pumps, valves and lines to withstand the
high pressure and conversion efficiences are low.. Compressed
air needs a lot of ducting to get it to the right place. Wire does it
at a fraction of the cost and weight.
Moderen a/c need loads of electrical power and have large generating
systems anyway, so why not make as much of the system as possible
electrically powered to maximise efficiency ?. Sounds like a very
smart idea to me...