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So basically this seems to be a extra-high-bypass turbofan achieved by gearing down the fan. But delayed hugely because giant megacorps move very very slowly.
by readams 11y ago
So basically this seems to be a extra-high-bypass turbofan achieved by gearing down the fan. But delayed hugely because giant megacorps move very very slowly.
- ckozlowski 11y agoBecause of safety. For a brand new concept engine, you don't want to have any doubts at all. That means lots of long term testing. Since it will be powering jetliners, it has to be as close to flawless as possible. And even then, they have to convince the airline companies to use it.
- wernercd 11y agoTake too long? ZOMG KKKORPORATION$!!! Move to short and fatal flaw kills people? ZOMG KKKORPORTATION$!!! Can't win for losing...
- pjc50 11y ago"Move fast" certainly applies to jet engines, but "break things" results in lots of expensive high-velocity shrapnel.