More info on the engines:
http://newsite.janes.com/aerospace/civil/news/jae/jae010213_2_n.shtml
Baron
-----Original Message-----
From: James R. Frysinger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, 28 June, 2001 14:55
To: U.S. Metric Association
Subject: [USMA:14081] Re: Fwd: Re: Need for info on measurement unit
used to make planes
I assume that the number for Groupe moteur is thrust, not mass or weight
of those engines.
Jim
M R wrote:
....
> Now Airbus has secured enough orders that they can
> start displaying values in SI.
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_1402000/1402496.stm
>
> Once if they start it, then Boeing will follow it in
> displaying and using SI.
>
> Always the competition forces the companies to move to
> superior techniques.
>
> Madan
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