“Mythbusters” proved that a spark of the type described, in exactly the same conditions, would set off a massive explosion. It stunned the guys on “Mythbusters” as to the power of the explosion.
“Mythbusters” proved that a spark of the type described, in exactly the same conditions, would set off a massive explosion. It stunned the guys on “Mythbusters” as to the power of the explosion.
Exact same engineering, design, scale (with less fuel of course)?
Would like to see that show.
““Mythbusters” proved that a spark of the type described, in exactly the same conditions, would set off a massive explosion.”
That may be exactly what happened, but I have nothing but professional disdain for those idiots on mythbusters. I haven’t watched it since they did another aircraft “myth” where they wanted to see if someone really could get sucked out of the window if it broke. Their ignorance of proper scaling laws completely invalidated the show, and the conclusion they were so proud of. Fluid dynamicists study insect flight by putting larger robotic versions in motor oil. Those guys just make things smaller.
The TWA show was scaled also, I assume. If they got the right answer, it was pure luck.
I wouldn't put much store into the conclusions of a couple of hollywierd special effects guys. Entertaining they are, scientists or engineers they are not.
Besides, even when busting a myth, they always escalate the conditions until they get an explosion or other photogenic result.