From:	Alfredo B Alves <dghost@****.COM>
Subject:	Rebuilding R2: part 1: Engines
Date:	Mon, 11 May 1998 20:58:43 -0500

Okay, lets start this R2 project with the powerplants ...

Can anybody get me the volumes of some engines in RL as well as the work
(in a Physics sense) they do or the force they exert... whatever. Also
can someone work out a gear distribution for exchanging speed and load
based on the type of engine (ie Crankshaft/piston, turbine, Jet, etc...)?

(would acceleration change as you exchange Load and speed?)

Also, any suggestions on how econmy should be figured into this? a ratio
between three parties?

All this ought to make choosing powerplants *much* easier ... ( now ya
can have the rocket bike you always wanted ...)

D.Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum)

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