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by **scaber** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:39 pm

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 12 2011,7:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Imagine the sound

I am imagining it. Greast stuff, love those last two screens

by **Wildbillkelso** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:04 pm

Here's another "Bear encounter", this time it's a Navy Rhino:

http://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...=20071105210101

by **Splitpin** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:13 am

Wildbillkelso wrote:
QUOTE (Wildbillkelso @ Apr 12 2011,11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's another "Bear encounter", this time it's a Navy Rhino:

http://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...=20071105210101

Nice pic, and interesting link, thanks Marcus

by **Charl** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:21 am

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 12 2011,7:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Imagine the sound ...

I posted this previously, but always like to think about this:
When the Kuznetsovs are running on that bird, they produce more power than most NZ power stations.

by **Ian Warren** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:34 pm

And too see that photo , instantly new it was a USS MIDWAY F4 , a pretty carrier and a amazing jet and a Bear to swallow it down

by **Wildbillkelso** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:35 am

Charl wrote:
QUOTE (Charl @ Apr 13 2011,10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When the Kuznetsovs are running on that bird, they produce more power than most NZ power stations.

Hmmm - let me calculate:
According to wikipedia, each of those monstrous engines generates 15.000 hp.
15.000 hp x 0,735 x 4 = 44.100 kW = 44 MW.

So you don't have any big power stations down there, eh?

Another tidbit:
The Tu-95 is said to have the biggest radar cross section in aviation, due to the contra-rotating metal props.
Looking at this pic

it isn't hard to imagine how intensive the radar waves got reflected by these fans...

Cheers,
Markus.

by **Charl** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:20 am

Wildbillkelso wrote:
QUOTE (Wildbillkelso @ Apr 14 2011,2:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...So you don't have any big power stations down there, eh?...

We do...but NZ makes extensive use of distributed generation: geothermal, hydro, gas, and wind power generator sets.
There are no nukes, of course, and only one big coal-burner at Huntly: 1435MW
NZ has one of the highest percentages of renewable electricity generation in the world as a result - more than 70%.

This is all a long way from the Bear topic...actually I checked again: 42% of NZ gensets are under 44MW so it's not true to say "most".
SO:
When the Kuznetsovs are running on that bird, they produce more power than 40% of NZ power stations.

by **Ian Warren** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:36 pm

Markus , one lovely photo , the sound , the radar reflection and its age for the retire ... as for producing power if the wind farms had fans moving that quick you drive everyone outta there living areas for least 100 miles

by **steelsporran** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:22 pm

Wildbillkelso wrote:
QUOTE (Wildbillkelso @ Apr 14 2011,2:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looking at this pic
it isn't hard to imagine how intensive the radar waves got reflected by these fans...

Now that would be a type of frost protection I would support.

by **dbcunnz** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:35 pm

steelsporran wrote:
QUOTE (steelsporran @ Apr 14 2011,4:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now that would be a type of frost protection I would support.

With noise complaints they get now from frost fans I can just imagine what the complaints would be like if they were running a couple of those for frost protection

by **Splitpin** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:54 pm

another great photo....i love them, that aircraft has got an attitude

by **Wildbillkelso** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:47 am

Charl wrote:
QUOTE (Charl @ Apr 14 2011,8:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are no nukes, of course, and only one big coal-burner at Huntly: 1435MW
NZ has one of the highest percentages of renewable electricity generation in the world as a result - more than 70%.

Just one more detail making your splendid country even more sympathetic!
Where can I sign for immigration?

Cheers,
Markus.

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:46 am

Wildbillkelso wrote:
QUOTE (Wildbillkelso @ Apr 16 2011,2:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where can I sign for immigration?

Cripes .... I already thought you had signed up

and the only real Bears you get here are in the refrigerator

by **steelsporran** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:46 pm

I'll drink to that Ian. Those fridge bears are more friendly than the stock market ones.Â Â

by **Splitpin** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:18 pm

steelsporran wrote:
QUOTE (steelsporran @ Apr 16 2011,1:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll drink to that Ian. Those fridge bears are more friendly than the stock market ones.Â Â

I took your advise Steel, and stuck to the grape....less bladder stress

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Bear hunting Phantom, and the pics he took.

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