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Posted by Mark Bermudez (m2eagle2)
on 9/11/2008, 4:06 pm, in reply to "PAN AM 747SP ENGINES"
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Pan Am 747SP engines had the JT9D-7A high bypass engines. Their was a delay in the production of the Rolls Royce RB211 engines. One reason why Juan Trippe went for the Pratt & Whitney engine was cost.
Have a great day,
Mark Bermudez
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University graduate & alumni
Aviation research historian
Plane spotter
FAA Certified Aircraft Mechanic
--Previous Message--
: Can some one tell me why did PAN AM order the
: pratt whitney high bypass jet engines for
: there 747sp jet instead of going for the
: rolls royce RB211 engines which would have
: suited the plane remarkably well even on the
: older 747's they had. Can anyone tell me why
: JUAN TRIPPE went with these type engines.
: Thank you
:
: Regards
:
: BRETT BUBURY former ANSETT AUSTRALIA
: employee
: Melbourne Internationl airport Australia
:
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