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How would planes would look like if fuel prices increased a few fold? I would assume probably less jets and more turbine aircraft, at least on short trips. Stra
by Gravityloss 7y ago
How would planes would look like if fuel prices increased a few fold? I would assume probably less jets and more turbine aircraft, at least on short trips. Straight wings and slower speeds. Boeing and Airbus might lose some market share. Boeing never had a turboprop, Airbus owns 50% of ATR.
- ericpauley 7y ago> less jets and more turbine aircraft Assuming you mean turbofan vs. turboprop here, since both of these are turbine-driven. In either case, my understanding is that turboprops don't present a substantial gain in efficiency, as turbofans allow for higher and faster cruising altitude, which reduces drag on the airframe.
- Gibbon1 7y ago> How would planes would look like if fuel prices increased a few fold? Like High speed rail
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