Timeline for Could a hybrid electric steam plane be more efficient at altitude than at sea-level, and how to optimise it to frigid air?
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| Jun 12, 2019 at 9:02 | comment | added | MikeB | @tobe A sterling engine probably has a better chance than a steam engine - not exactly known for their high power to weight ratio! | |
| Jun 11, 2019 at 18:01 | comment | added | Cpt Reynolds | @JohnK It’s any kid‘s dream though! | |
| Jun 11, 2019 at 17:01 | comment | added | John K | Not sure if there will be much of a market for a "choo choo plane". | |
| Jun 11, 2019 at 16:27 | comment | added | Tobe | yes, using the steam engine to run a generator removes a lot of complexity. not sure if a stirling engine would have the required power to weight ratio. | |
| Jun 11, 2019 at 14:37 | history | answered | MikeB | CC BY-SA 4.0 |