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To: Seizethecarp

I also thought of the comparison to “bird strikes”. But modern turbofan engines can take a hit — at least by a single bird — so I think a small X-wing quad copter would be similarly shrugged off.

The miracle on the Hudson River? There I think Sulzberger’s plane hit a flock of migrating birds. I may be wrong, but where ducks & geese are involved at that time of year you’re seldom looking at a single strike.


17 posted on 08/20/2020 4:01:09 AM PDT by Tallguy (Facts be d@mned! The narrative must be protected at all costs!)
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To: Tallguy

A quick search shows Virginia Tech has done some detailed simulations showing how an 8 lb drone can destroy a turbofan. They conclude that turbofans need to be redesigned to handle this risk!

https://www.uasvision.com/2015/11/09/drone-strikes-could-cause-jet-engine-failure/


18 posted on 08/20/2020 6:25:24 AM PDT by Seizethecarp
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To: Tallguy

Better story says FAA is using Virginia Tech to do the reseach and has two simulated videos of crashes of 8 lbs and 4 lbs drones into turbofans.

https://www.911security.com/news/this-is-what-happens-when-a-drone-gets-sucked-into-a-jet-engine-video

A deliberate attack on POTUS could easily employ a drone in excess of 8 lbs.


19 posted on 08/20/2020 6:37:10 AM PDT by Seizethecarp
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