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11-04-2022, 10:11 AM
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:wink lol 
11-04-2022, 10:42 AM
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11-04-2022, 11:06 AM
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With something this old that never approached its expectations it is another Spruce Goose. Even if the program was restarted who's left from the original design teams that knows the hydro and aerodynamics of the hull and running surfaces that could contribute ? It's outdated technology like the Blackberry.
11-04-2022, 11:44 AM
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Not side-by-side, they're not. It they were actually staggered, maybe, where their blade radii actually intersected. But not as long as they have their own lane.
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11-04-2022, 11:50 AM
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Records are set to be broken, right?
When asked "how much is enough", J Rockafeller replied, "Just a few dollars more.
By your logic, a boat doesn't NEED turbines, at all. I mean.... How fast do you want to go?
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11-04-2022, 11:50 AM
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Before you talk about the multi engine outboards that is because they are in a way limited on the HP. The Mercury 600 OB are not intended for a fast light hull. The only go fast cat that somewhat recently used more than 2 was the DONZI thing.
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11-04-2022, 11:56 AM
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More drives = more drag. It's why a lot of go fast went to dual motors rather then triples.
Before you talk about the multi engine outboards that is because they are in a way limited on the HP. The Mercury 600 OB are not intended for a fast light hull. The only go fast cat that somewhat recently used more than 2 was the DONZI thing.
Before you talk about the multi engine outboards that is because they are in a way limited on the HP. The Mercury 600 OB are not intended for a fast light hull. The only go fast cat that somewhat recently used more than 2 was the DONZI thing.
Surface drives don't induce much drag, if any, really.
Besides, even with standard drives, each prop overrides the drag induced by its own outdrive, right? There is a net gain for each. Yes, weight is a factor, but that's where turbines shine, right?
Thanks. Brad.
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11-04-2022, 11:58 AM
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11-04-2022, 01:10 PM
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Hogie,
I did a quick Google and read the history of the variants on the T55. There were a few that topped the 4K SHP mark (There's one in development that is expected to put out 6500 😮
, but they are considerably bigger in either diameter, length or both, and I'd think the prospect of retrofitting them would prove challenging. The latest article I've been able to find indicates the standard 2900-3000 SHP was what was used.
Thanks Brad.
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I did a quick Google and read the history of the variants on the T55. There were a few that topped the 4K SHP mark (There's one in development that is expected to put out 6500 😮
, but they are considerably bigger in either diameter, length or both, and I'd think the prospect of retrofitting them would prove challenging. The latest article I've been able to find indicates the standard 2900-3000 SHP was what was used.Thanks Brad.
(937)545-8991
11-04-2022, 01:40 PM
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Wildman,
Surface drives don't induce much drag, if any, really.
Besides, even with standard drives, each prop overrides the drag induced by its own outdrive, right? There is a net gain for each. Yes, weight is a factor, but that's where turbines shine, right?
Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991
Surface drives don't induce much drag, if any, really.
Besides, even with standard drives, each prop overrides the drag induced by its own outdrive, right? There is a net gain for each. Yes, weight is a factor, but that's where turbines shine, right?
Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991
