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Old 01-29-2008, 08:37 PM
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I posted video earlier of a low approach (cleverly titled not standard departure)... but anyways... wondering if anyone could answer to why the Rolls Royce Rb211 engines sound so amazing and different?
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Old 01-30-2008, 04:21 AM
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Because the Rolls 757 is amazing and different.
I've flown the 757 with Rolls engines.
I'm not sure why it sounds different.
It is a 3-spool engine vs. 2-spool.
The exhaust is very different from a Pratt or CFM.
These may be why, but what do I know?
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Old 01-30-2008, 04:49 AM
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The above is pretty much all I can figure out. I'd say the 3-spool design is one of the biggest factors, parts are all moving at different speeds producing different sounds etc...
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