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i am deciding whether to do one or the other, please respond with pros and cons
which one makes more of a difference, gets deployed more?
thanks.
which one makes more of a difference, gets deployed more?
thanks.
Just_A_Guy said:i am deciding whether to do one or the other, please respond with pros and cons
which one makes more of a difference, gets deployed more?
thanks.
FJAG said:Have you given up all your plans about being a "fire support officer" in the artillery?
I would suggest revealing a bit of information regarding your self, your situation, place in the application process, etc. Your decision about going jets or helicopters is pretty mute, seeing how that decision is far off into the future, based on the needs of the RCAF and your performance amongst your class,etc, assuming you get through, successfully, the lengthy and extensive pilot application process. You have no input, in an official capacity, with regards to your preferred airframe when you make your pilot application.Just_A_Guy said:i am deciding whether to do one or the other, please respond with pros and cons
which one makes more of a difference, gets deployed more?
thanks.
Eye In The Sky said:The correct answer is it depends. 8)
Oldgateboatdriver said:If we are suggesting things with jet engines: What about a frigate or a destroyer?
SeaKingTacco said:You know, helicopters have jet engines, so, does it matter?
SupersonicMax said:To be accurate, you are referring to Turbine engines. Jet engines are a subset of turbine engines but turbine engines are not necessarily jet engines. All CAF helicopters are powered by turboshaft engines, a subset of turbine engines.
SupersonicMax said:To be accurate, you are referring to Turbine engines. Jet engines are a subset of turbine engines but turbine engines are not necessarily jet engines. All CAF helicopters are powered by turboshaft engines, a subset of turbine engines.
Jet engines uses the acceleration of the air mass going through the engine to produce thrust. The difference between the exhaust velocity and the intake velocity is directly proportional to thrust.
In a turboshaft engine (such as those in a helicopter) having any exhaust velocity is a waste of power that could be used to turn the rotor. Yes, there is residual thrust however, just like you don't consider your car to be powered by a jet engine, turboshaft helicopters aren't considered powered by jet engines.
But we disgress...
SeaKingTacco said:What in the world makes you think accuracy is important in this thread?
Good2Golf said:Disagree.
The real answer is 'yes'. :nod:
SupersonicMax said:To be accurate, you are referring to Turbine engines. Jet engines are a subset of turbine engines but turbine engines are not necessarily jet engines. All CAF helicopters are powered by turboshaft engines, a subset of turbine engines.
Jet engines uses the acceleration of the air mass going through the engine to produce thrust. The difference between the exhaust velocity and the intake velocity is directly proportional to thrust.
In a turboshaft engine (such as those in a helicopter) having any exhaust velocity is a waste of power that could be used to turn the rotor. Yes, there is residual thrust however, just like you don't consider your car to be powered by a jet engine, turboshaft helicopters aren't considered powered by jet engines.
But we disgress...
SupersonicMax said:To be accurate, you are referring to Turbine engines. Jet engines are a subset of turbine engines but turbine engines are not necessarily jet engines. All CAF helicopters are powered by turboshaft engines, a subset of turbine engines.
Jet engines uses the acceleration of the air mass going through the engine to produce thrust. The difference between the exhaust velocity and the intake velocity is directly proportional to thrust.
In a turboshaft engine (such as those in a helicopter) having any exhaust velocity is a waste of power that could be used to turn the rotor. Yes, there is residual thrust however, just like you don't consider your car to be powered by a jet engine, turboshaft helicopters aren't considered powered by jet engines.
But we disgress...
medicineman said:Spoil sport...
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