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=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
*Bypass ratio is used only to estimate engine acceleration time. | *Bypass ratio is used only to estimate engine acceleration time. The effect of bypass ratio on engine efficiency is already included in the TSFC value. Feel free to set this parameter (even for turbojets) to whatever value gives a desired spool-up rate. Default value is 0. | ||
*The bleed factor is multiplied by thrust to give a resulting thrust after losses. | *The bleed factor is multiplied by thrust to give a resulting thrust after losses. This can represent losses due to bleed, or any other cause. Default value is 0. A common value would be 0.04. | ||
*Nozzle position, for variable area exhaust nozzles, is provided for users needing to drive a nozzle gauge or animate a virtual nozzle. | *Nozzle position, for variable area exhaust nozzles, is provided for users needing to drive a nozzle gauge or animate a virtual nozzle. | ||
*This model can only be used with the "direct" thruster. | *This model can only be used with the "direct" thruster. See the file: /engine/direct.xml | ||
*TSFC=thrust/fuel constumption per hour | |||
== FGTurboprop == | == FGTurboprop == | ||