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Huh? I see a lot of parts that can fail. What do you mean?
by aerospace_guy 5y ago
Huh? I see a lot of parts that can fail. What do you mean?
- kaba0 5y agoCompared to a jet engine that moves at high speeds under great pressure and heat?
- aerospace_guy 5y agoFor sure, you're right that compared to a jet engine there are fewer parts. The caveat is you're comparing a large engine (and aircraft) with a much smaller one. Electric aircraft of today can't go anywhere near the range of jet engine powered aircraft, and hence the engine sizes are similarly sized. It's not a fair comparison, but you are right.
- jcims 5y agoTearing this down for inspection vs. a turboprop, for example, would be a dream.
- aerospace_guy 5y agoI agree! Just that saying "almost nothing to inspect or maintain" is not true.