RE: "Eliminator 2" molds under way
Hi Matt, and thank you!
Since I'm not a turbine flyer at this time, it would be foolish for me to design a "turbine ready" model without doing the research, both for mechanical needs, and to keep it safe. The turbine "specs" themselves are published, as far as figuring the size and thrust requirements. What I'm interested in are some guidlines for designing efficient inlets and an efficient exhaust systems. What I've heard so far is that since turbines combust air and fuel, (expanding it) rather than just blowing it through, the intake requirements are "less area than most people would think", and "not very critical". Ok, but that's not very specific.
Are there some rules of thumb regarding intakes and exhausts for turbines? Thanks! (JetCat has still not responded.)
Images... Added a "Thunderbirds" scheme and a "Blue Angels" scheme, just for fun.