Why Are Airplane Engines So Big

Summary Big airline jet engines move lots of air but not very fast. That's OK since airliners don't need to go all that fast like a fighter jet. So they save lots of energy by not generating hypersonic exhaust. Energy means fuel. And fuel savings is good for the environment and for the airlines' bottom line.

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Stars : Henry Reich Max Tegmark Grant Sanderson

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Genres : Animation Documentary

Release date : Apr 10, 2016

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Nebula Channel Official English YouTube channel

Language : English Spanish

Production companies : Standard Broadcast

Summary Big airline jet engines move lots of air but not very fast. That's OK since airliners don't need to go all that fast like a fighter jet. So they save lots of energy by not generating hypersonic exhaust. Energy means fuel. And fuel savings is good for the environment and for the airlines' bottom line.

Details

Genres : Animation Documentary

Release date : Apr 10, 2016

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Nebula Channel Official English YouTube channel

Language : English Spanish

Production companies : Standard Broadcast

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