Boeing 707 outer port wing engine

[Paul K]

Therefore : Why is the above named, different from the other 3?
Answer: Because the other 3 each have turbo compressors!

So, by contrast, what does the above named have ?

That aside, I remain confused by the original question...

Don't worry Dave; I'm hanging on by my fingernails meself here.

[paul26may]

More like what does it not have? A turbo compressor no less!
ps It's my bird's birthday. That's why I keep drinking so much!

[DaveB]

I did wonder if an excess of incohol were to blame

Having just got back in from the A5 again.. (without pondering 707's once).. I think I've twigged what all this has been about (thanks to PaulK's quote). It would have been easier to understand without the word 'named'.. eg, why is the above different from the other 3. Thank goodness you're all back at work tomorrow

ATB
DaveB

[Airspeed]

All this because of a sparrow??!!

[Mark C]

Why is the above named different from the other 3

i've nly just seen this thread .... and are comming into it at quite a late stage (after "the party") too.

"TURBOCOMPRESSORS" is the correct answer.

By far the majority of B707's had 3 turbocompressors .... and that's what accounts for 1 of the outer engine pylons having a different leading eadge shape from the remaining 3.

HOWEVER ....

AMERICAN AIRLINES B707's only had 2 turbocomptressors .... and which resulted in both the outer pylons (# 1 and # 4 engines) having the "same" leading shape" .... as was the case also with the inboard pylons (# 2 and # 3 engines) and albeit that the shape of these 2 differed from the outers.


Mark C
AKL/NZ

[Airspeed]

Mark
We should hear more from you; your post was very enlightening.

I just love your signature tag, btw!

[emfrat]

Eh well, wen Ah were a lad, it were 'port outer', 'starboard inner' and so on, with a little light at the wingtip to help you remember which side was which - and that did for all engines, so no need to say 'wing' engine and suchlike.

MikeW

[Airspeed]

Quite so, Other Mike!

Maybe he wanted to avoid any confusion with the toilet engine or the outer port windscreen wiper motor

[Mark C]

I hasten to add ....

Those particular B707 engine pylon details which I discussed above really only apply to the B707-320B and -320C .... since those for both the B707-320 and -420 are different again .... as are those also for the B707-120/B, -138/B, -220, and B7220/B.

In fact "quite a number of differences apply to most B707/720 versions .... and which, once understood, "r-e-a-l-l-y" starts to stand these aircraft apart from each other quite/more obviously.

I just love your signature tag

"ANTIPODEAN PRIDE" .... in my New Zealand Maori ancestry/connections/roots.

Haka Ka Mate it's called ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TndfkTqqv9M

I only use it (that tag) to ward off evil spirits .... and keep idiots at their distance

Part of "the Dominion"/Commonwealth or not .... we're actually quite a "fearsome mob" down here

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[Airspeed]

I wonder why it didn't work on me?

First time I've seen the words spelt out, thank you.
It certainly is an intimidating show of strength. Psychological warfare in action.

EDIT:
Looked up the translations, which seem to confirm what I'd heard about it being a dance to overcome opponents.
Appears that the hairy first man or maybe creator of man came, perhaps making men "equal" (to himself?)
Hope I haven't caused any offence with this, Mark, would be appreciated if you are allowed / willing / able to give us your translation.
i don't know whether this is anything like some Australian Aboriginal details, which are not to be seen/heard by those who are not actually involved in the ceremony.