Re:Unmasking Northrop Grumman's XRQ-72A
by baybal2 on Wednesday April 01, 2020 @05:41PM
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And even with the best metalworking, materials, and lubricants, high speed gearboxes don't last long, and require frequent inspections for fatigue, and overhauls.
P&W 1000G series have 32000hp gearbox rated in excess of the core cycle life and hours, but still apparently needs mandatory defectoscopy.
P&W 1000G series have 32000hp gearbox rated in excess of the core cycle life and hours, but still apparently needs mandatory defectoscopy.