Turbofans!

My first post in Transportation.

Had an open day at work at the weekend and actually managed to get some photos related to my Day job.

Got a close-up?

Interesting shots! See the links in my Sig, and...

I don't no. Take a look HERE

I know they're not the best shots, and I have played with them quite a bit.

Have you got any of the Engine test setup (the explosive detonation on the fan blade made me cringe when I watched how you guys make the Trent engine on TV)

Photo opportunities where very restricted, so only a few complete engines and the lego ones were allowed to be photographed.

The Blade off test is a VERY restricted part of engine certification.

Keif wrote in post #14886070
I don't no. Take a look HERE

Thanks for the link!

PhotosGuy wrote in post #14886025
Got a close-up?

Well I went into Derby today, and low and behold in the shopping centre was.......

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Thanks, again! It's amazing what they do with those.

UK_Tomcat_Fan wrote in post #14886996
Have you got any of the Engine test setup (the explosive detonation on the fan blade made me cringe when I watched how you guys make the Trent engine on TV)

I remember that video, some amazing physics at work there.