AeroTech
26th Jan 2010, 21:27
Hi,
I sometimes read that engines & wings are optimized for the cruise (spent more time there).
-How an engine in shorthaul aircraft is optimized since takeoff and climb may/will take longer time than cruise?
-How an engine in shorthaul aircraft (spent more time in takeoff and climb) is different than an engine in longhaul (spent more time in cruise)?
-How a wing is optimized in shorthaul aircraft (less time in cruise) and how it is different than a wing in longhaul (more time in cruise)?
I am not stating that engines and wings are (or should be) different by design depending on their missions, I am wondering if they are?
Feedback appreaciated
Regards
I sometimes read that engines & wings are optimized for the cruise (spent more time there).
-How an engine in shorthaul aircraft is optimized since takeoff and climb may/will take longer time than cruise?
-How an engine in shorthaul aircraft (spent more time in takeoff and climb) is different than an engine in longhaul (spent more time in cruise)?
-How a wing is optimized in shorthaul aircraft (less time in cruise) and how it is different than a wing in longhaul (more time in cruise)?
I am not stating that engines and wings are (or should be) different by design depending on their missions, I am wondering if they are?
Feedback appreaciated
Regards