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Old December 4th 03, 11:45 AM
Thomas Schoene
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George Ruch wrote:

I remember what may be the same picture, a DC-9 fitted with a
high-bypass turbofan, and multiple scimitar-shaped fan blades
extending from the first-stage fan. Damned if I can find it now,
though. Nothing like it so far on the NASA Dryden site. Any other
ideas?


They called in an unducted fan or ultra-high bypass turbofan.

Pictures:

http://www.b-domke.de/AviationImages/Rarebird/0809.html

http://www.nurflugel.com/Nurflugel/NASM/Img0052.jpg

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Old December 4th 03, 05:21 PM
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"Thomas Schoene" wrote in message
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George Ruch wrote:

I remember what may be the same picture, a DC-9 fitted with a
high-bypass turbofan, and multiple scimitar-shaped fan blades
extending from the first-stage fan. Damned if I can find it now,
though. Nothing like it so far on the NASA Dryden site. Any other
ideas?


They called in an unducted fan or ultra-high bypass turbofan.

Pictures:

http://www.b-domke.de/AviationImages/Rarebird/0809.html

http://www.nurflugel.com/Nurflugel/NASM/Img0052.jpg


Russian prop benders were on site for the program. The engine saves about
23% of fuel compared to regular high bypass engines, of the time. (pre
tripple spool compressor)


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Old December 5th 03, 01:42 AM
George Ruch
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"Thomas Schoene" wrote:

George Ruch wrote:

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They called in an unducted fan or ultra-high bypass turbofan.

Pictures:

http://www.b-domke.de/AviationImages/Rarebird/0809.html

http://www.nurflugel.com/Nurflugel/NASM/Img0052.jpg


So much for memory g Right idea, wrong end of the engine.

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