[Dead Dog]

This was looked into back in the 70s. They test flew an engine on a DC-9. They being NASA and either GE or Pratt. Noise was a huge problem. I’d be curious how the Thrust Specific Fuel consuption (How many pounds of fuel it takes to produce a pound of thrust per hour) compares to the new very efficient “Utlra” high bypass turbo fans. I suspect at high subsonic speeds, mach .8-.9 they will leave the egg beater in the dust.

It’s all about cost per seat mile.

[Londo Molari]

Let the market decide — if it works, the company will grow and our reliance on those middle easter scumbags will lessen. If it does not, he is out of business.