FuzzyLogic0 t1_izeu65k wrote
Reply to comment by CallMeDrLuv in Last Boeing 747 rolls off line after half a century of production by diacewrb
No. No props, this is a jet.
CallMeDrLuv t1_izexydq wrote
That's why you have to *give* it props, duh!
nchoe123 t1_izf7opt wrote
the props are in the jet engine, right?
kyredemain t1_izfmr6s wrote
Yeah, but they call them "Turbines" because it sounds cooler.
saccrebleu t1_izga5ng wrote
Technically they call them fans. Props can have a turbine behind them too.
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TXOgre09 t1_izivmmg wrote
The blades in the jet engine don’t propel the plane. The exhaust jet does. The jet engine blade assemblies are compressors up front and turbines in the back.
alphagusta t1_izgrra9 wrote
But wasn't there a version proposed that was going to use propellers?
Edit: Apparently the never built 747-500 was indeed meant to be propllers
changerofbits t1_izhvpym wrote
Won’t be on the 747, but the efficiency of the open rotor turbine engine is making a comeback: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/ge-and-safran-tout-new-open-rotor-engine-future-for-sustainable-aviation/
internetlad t1_izifgwa wrote
What do you mean you lost the baby?
Go find it.
XJDenton t1_izgeqb1 wrote
I'll allow it.
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