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To: mamelukesabre
The PRTs (Power Recovery Turbines) recovered about 20 percent of the exhaust energy (around 500 HP) that would have otherwise been wasted, but unfortunately had a negative effect on engine reliability, causing many aircraft mechanics of the day to nickname them "Parts Recovery Turbines" (and worse)

Increased complexity often equals increased maintenance.

6 posted on 08/23/2009 7:30:33 PM PDT by Pontiac (Your message here.)
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To: Pontiac

Computers. they may make the difference between then and now. I guess time will tell.


8 posted on 08/23/2009 7:37:49 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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