Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
They were really light.... Under 600,000 lb's! Since the only pump to not have been recovered was a center scavenge pump:
Most aircraft I have flown have scavenge pumps, but they are venturi effect (i.e. motive flow) only. I'm sure there are a few classic whale guys on here who can speak to what sort of functionality they have... anyone?
The classic whale's scavenge pump is electric. The newer versions of the 747-400 have motive flow style scavenge pumps.
Carl