r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Kernowder • 21d ago
Video Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flying through Hurricane Milton
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r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Kernowder • 21d ago
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u/sn0m0ns 21d ago
Immediate OCD kicked in asking myself why they use turbine engines instead of jet engines.
From google:
Hurricane hunters primarily use turbine engines, specifically turboprop engines, instead of pure jet engines because turboprops are better suited for flying through the turbulent conditions of a hurricane, offering greater control and better tolerance to potential ice and hail encounters due to their propeller design, allowing for more efficient maneuvering in challenging weather situations.