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Gullyone
11th Oct 2007, 12:34
Can the max TAS of an aircraft be greater than the velocity of the exhaust?
galaxy flyer
12th Oct 2007, 01:42
Just a guess, but not AND comply with Newtonian mechanics. Possibly in another universe....GF
Green Guard
15th Oct 2007, 07:56
Can the max TAS of an aircraft be greater than the velocity of the exhaust?
Of course it CAN. But ONLY when the jet-craft is moving MUCH slower then its max TAS, (or flying at any speed with engines at idle or off).
Gullyone
16th Oct 2007, 02:27
Sorry, I did mean in straight and level.
doubleu-anker
18th Oct 2007, 17:49
Zero drag, then you would be close. Can't think of a "dragless" a/c off the top of my head.:}