Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan PurePowerŽ GTF Engine
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(It seems to be lowering in one clip as the aircraft is gaining forward speed).
- Jack
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OK, Steath, I'll bite - What the heck is that thing sticking up behind the canopy that looks like a speedbrake? I'm going to guess it's some kind of cover for a low speed air intake, would that be right?
(It seems to be lowering in one clip as the aircraft is gaining forward speed).
- Jack
(It seems to be lowering in one clip as the aircraft is gaining forward speed).
- Jack
Stealth's crappy cliff-notes version... On the STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) F-35 there is a lift fan right behind the c-ockpit that is connected to the engine with a jack-shaft and a clutch mechanism. When the clutch is engaged the doors for the lift fan open for STOVL mode operations. The engine outlet also vortexes down, and roll posts engage. Pretty nifty stuff.
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http://youtu.be/kM3dss1DFGw Another fine Pratt product (220) Gonna be deaf by 30 but I still won't trade it for any other job