What are the advantages of a jet turbine engine over a piston aero engine?
Mar 29, 2007 by flunk master | Posted in Aircraft
Regarding factors such as ....
power output, reliablity, design, cost, manufacturing and fuel consumption....
Actually turbo/everything engines are very efficient when operated in the limited range they're designed for.
Realize turbojet engines are no longer used. ALL engines now in commercial flight are turboSHAFT engines - turbine engines optimized
Wolf Harper | Mar 29, 2007
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