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What engine needs 6,000,000cfm to operate?
The Pratt and Whitney J58-P4's in an SR-71 at full tilt.
I dropped this link here because I think you gearheads will appreciate it. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/5511236/th...r-71-blackbird “One day, high above Arizona , we were monitoring the radio traffic of all the mortal airplanes below us. First, a Cessna pilot asked the air traffic controllers to check his ground speed. 'Ninety knots,' ATC replied. A twin Bonanza soon made the same request. 'One-twenty on the ground,' was the reply. To our surprise, a navy F-18 came over the radio with a ground speed check. I knew exactly what he was doing. Of course, he had a ground speed indicator in his cockpit, but he wanted to let all the bug-smashers in the valley know what real speed was 'Dusty 52, we show you at 620 on the ground,' ATC responded. The situation was too ripe. I heard the click of Walter's mike button in the rear seat. In his most innocent voice, Walter startled the controller by asking for a ground speed check from 81,000 feet, clearly above controlled airspace. In a cool, professional voice, the controller replied, ' Aspen 20, I show you at 1,982 knots on the ground.' We did not hear another transmission on that frequency all the way to the coast.” |
Awe, just awe.
I, as many others, read all about these. I have not seen this article. Thank you ! It is a race this jet will not let us lose. The Mach eases to 3.5 as we crest 80,000 feet. We are a bullet now - except faster. I realize that I still have my left hand full-forward and we're continuing to rocket along in maximum afterburner. |
nice read
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Originally Posted by SB
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Awe, just awe.
I, as many others, read all about these. I have not seen this article. Thank you ! :Score-101010: |
Originally Posted by SB
(Post 4435264)
Awe, just awe.
I, as many others, read all about these. I have not seen this article. Thank you ! :Score-101010: |
On a similar note, i read somewhere a top fuel dragster at full throttle is using as much fuel as a 747. I dunno if at full throttke or cruise...this from a single 500 CI engine.
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Originally Posted by Cole2534
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You're actually who I had in mind when I posted it. lol
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Originally Posted by SB
(Post 4435280)
Should I be scared ? :readinghelp::lolhit:
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Originally Posted by dereknkathy
(Post 4435279)
On a similar note, i read somewhere a top fuel dragster at full throttle is using as much fuel as a 747. I dunno if at full throttke or cruise...this from a single 500 CI engine.
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Was on TV last night my favorite plane. Love the ram jets there is a video of them testing the engines on a stand. Think they used a 8 cylinder Oldsmobile to start them.
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