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Old 12-04-2013 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by LowSlowT2
Yes, it has a magic transmission that will transfer power. It's all FADEC and fly-by-wire anyway, so everything else that needs to happen should happen...
Modern ships use engines to run generators which turn the props. Has this ever been tried in an aircraft design? Maybe it would add more weight than it saves.
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