Why Planes Don’t Use Mesh Covers #science #shorts

Why Planes Don’t Use Mesh Covers #science #shorts

Airplane engines are built to pull in a huge amount of air to create powerful thrust. If a mesh or grille is placed in front of the engine, the airflow drops, the thrust decreases, and the fuel consumption shoots up. Even worse—during a bird strike, that mesh can break and get sucked inside, causing engine failure or even an explosion.That’s why engineers never use a mesh. Instead, they design extremely strong and durable fan blades that can handle bird impacts without affecting engine performance.

In this video, you’ll learn the real engineering reason behind this design choice and how jet engines stay safe even during bird strikes.

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