Why is there a 747 on the Top Gear track?
The aircraft was modified for the filming of Casino Royale. The aircraft you see in the background of Top Gear episodes is in fact a Boeing 747, specifically a former British Airways -200 series variant registered G-BDXJ (c/n 21831).
Why are jet engines on the wings?
Placing engines on the wing provides beneficial wing bending relief in flight. The further the engines are away from the fuselage the greater the wing bending relief so engines buried in the wing root provide little relief.
Can a plane engine flip cars?
If so what is the largest object that it can blow away and cause significant damage? Jet-Engines will have high thrust,it will easily blow away car in close proximity.
Why do some jets have engines on the tail?
Positioning the engines on the tail also made a jet easier to control in the event of an engine failure, as the thrust line of both engines was then closer to the centerline of the airplane. Such a unique design was not without drawbacks.
Who owns the 747 Top Gear?
Aircraft history The company ceased 747 operations at the end of 2004 and the aircraft was sold to Air Atlanta Europe, which used it for charter flights until it was retired in 2005.
Why do airplanes have 3 engines?
This was because three-engined aircraft were more fuel-efficient. Indeed, three-engined widebodies were seen as the ‘sweet-spot’ between twin and quad-jet aircraft, having better range, payload capabilities, and capacity than twin-jets, without the excessive fuel consumption of quad-jets.
Why are the bottom of 737 engines flat?
In order to resolve the problem of the new center of gravity, Boeing redesigned the engine pylons. The flattening of the engine’s nacelle provided extra clearance from the ground. Of course, the engine itself is not flat, it is circular because the fan is circular.
How many bolts hold a 747 engine on?
You’re correct that the engines are mounted to the aircraft using only a few bolts. Usually, the engines are mounted on the wing at three points (usually two forward and one aft) with shear (or fuse) pins, with one or two bolts at each point. The DC-10, for example 6 (later 8 pins), while the 747-200 has 6.
How much horsepower does a 747 engine have?
The hp of every plane can vary. According to calculations, while the jet engine of a Boeing 777 has a horsepower of 30,843, the jet engine of a Boeing 747 has a horsepower of 59,934.
What do pilots prefer Boeing or Airbus?
Absolutely. Airbus and Boeing have different control systems, and most pilots strongly prefer one over the other. (The Explainer isn’t aware of a poll, and so has no way of knowing which manufacturer pilots favor overall.) Modern Airbus planes employ a “fly-by-wire” system.