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Are they STILL going to put eight engines on each plane?

(maybe I should read the article?)

17 posted on 09/25/2021 8:38:08 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom ("If I’m going to get my political views from those who chase balls, I’ll ask my dog.")

To: ProtectOurFreedom

Are they STILL going to put eight engines on each plane?
(maybe I should read the article?)

Nah, don't bother reading the article. Yes, they decided to replace the 8 P&W TF33s with 8 new engines of a similar thrust, rather than replace them with four larger engines with greater thrust and a bit more fuel economy.

The Air Force determined that replacing the 8 engines with 8 new engines would require a lot less stress analysis of the wing/pylon system than certifying a new pylon design that would be necessary for housing a larger turbofan.

All of the engines in the competition are small turbofan engines that are normally used on business jets.

27 posted on 09/25/2021 8:47:11 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (is the /sarc tag really necessary?)

To: ProtectOurFreedom

Oh yea just added stupid to the list.

41 posted on 09/25/2021 9:02:26 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)

To: ProtectOurFreedom

“(maybe I should read the article?)”

But then we’d know something about it. What fun is that?

120 posted on 09/25/2021 5:58:35 PM PDT by Pelham (No more words, now we fight)

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