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Supersonic for the people

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    #32
    Lorddrakul
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Lorddrakul


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121494502#Comment_121494502

    Well, I'd imagine they are going to learn a lot from the XB-1 prototype, as it's powered by a GE engine that was designed for an afterburner, but not sustained supersonic flight. It was used in things like the F-5 and the T-38 variant.

    Intake ramps are the key to managing airflow into the engine, the prototype might get them more real world data than is practicable in the wind tunnel.

    They might be able to create a spec for an engine that is clearer is currently the case, de-risking it for a manufacturer to come in at a later date.

    Fingers crossed!



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    #33
    AMKC
    Registered Users Posts: 15,574 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121494502#Comment_121494502

    If they hire the right people it could be possible. Say they get some brilliant engineers, technicians etc from Rolls Royce, Boeing and Airbus etc. It could be possible they could build a brilliant engine that will do it.

    I hope they succeed. It's long overdue a Commercial SST plane in the skies.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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