What's also interesting is how it will affect what airliners look like. These engines pose a very significant problem for integration onto an aircraft. Projecte

What's also interesting is how it will affect what airliners look like. These engines pose a very significant problem for integration onto an aircraft. Projected diameters for an engine of this type range from 12-17 feet. Compare this with a diameter of about 56-60 inches on a current high bypass engine as found on a 737. Picture: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2006/05/09/2002983476.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2006/05/09/2002983476... Article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002973147_boeingconcepts05.html http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/200...