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The Pratt & Whitney J58 - The Engine of the SR-71 Blackbird

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@gobills7163
@gobills7163 Жыл бұрын
Forget influencers kids. These are the real heroes you need to emulate right here
@defiverr4697
@defiverr4697 11 ай бұрын
Influemediocrity kids? Or influemoron kids? or influeadhd kids? or influecluess kids? or influedumb kids? or influeuseless kids? Yep!
@andrewnevermind4902
@andrewnevermind4902 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Degenerate heroes for the kids these days courtesy of big tech.
@Alfsp1
@Alfsp1 10 ай бұрын
This is in my saved videos… keeps coming around anyway !
@davidrockey7190
@davidrockey7190 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@andrewpardue3324
@andrewpardue3324 10 ай бұрын
I could not agree more ! 👍🏻 this man is a rockstar of the engine and engineering world ! If you want to do truly great things in life, this is the man you want to be like. His love for this engine and everything to do with it is very clear and I am absolutely fascinated by anything about the Blackbird SR71 and I have been from the first second I knew of it’s existence , I could listen to him talk about it forever! 😄
@smartereveryday
@smartereveryday 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful interview.
@enduser63
@enduser63 Жыл бұрын
One of the pilots, Brian,( surname unknown) gave an amazing interview, describing a typical training flight.
@raynus1160
@raynus1160 Жыл бұрын
@@enduser63 Brian Shul.
@SP-vl1ps
@SP-vl1ps Жыл бұрын
So content dense and well spoken
@ctdieselnut
@ctdieselnut Жыл бұрын
Hey destin! Agreed. Love to hear from someone who knows what they're talking about; an expert in their respective field. I can tell he has a lot of pride for having worked with this engine, as well he should. The sr71 is just badass, no two ways about it. Plus the engineering that went into it is staggering.
@Dailymailnewz
@Dailymailnewz Жыл бұрын
what material they use for these jet engines because if so much power is put into them will it not burn???
@prettypups3356
@prettypups3356 Жыл бұрын
A man like this is a national treasure. His knowledge and experience is priceless.
@mavdadog
@mavdadog 11 ай бұрын
These are the men behind American excellence in technology and innovation. Unfortunately, it's not cool to be a man anymore lol
@soisaus564
@soisaus564 5 ай бұрын
why did two people say the words national treasure for some reason
@RoisinT2
@RoisinT2 5 ай бұрын
It really is prizeless.
@admdubya2107
@admdubya2107 4 ай бұрын
Literally the price of going to engineering school.
@Confessor555
@Confessor555 4 ай бұрын
The original Scotty..."I'm givin' her all she's got!"
@burtturdison4445
@burtturdison4445 Ай бұрын
SR71 program may be the coolest thing any airforce has ever done. I certainly can't think of anything more lunatic and fascinating
@Faitzer
@Faitzer 2 жыл бұрын
The way he explains everything, with so much love for it, it makes me smile, and it's so much more entertaining, you can see how much he loves talking about it, amazing!
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@climber950
@climber950 2 жыл бұрын
How can he not be passionate about it? He said spent 20 years of his life on it. But I agree it’s nice seeing people energetic about things like this.
@obadiahsmith2345
@obadiahsmith2345 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work and it isn't work
@35MQ1
@35MQ1 2 жыл бұрын
Yes he was great. If it wasn’t for men and women like them there would be no great air aircraft that saved America. Most of America only thinks of the pilots as the heroes. They are only the bus drivers of the sky. If it weren’t for the people who built those planes, and those who keep them ready to fly, there would be no famous pilots. Thank you for those who made the hero’s possible.
@docraineyIII
@docraineyIII 2 жыл бұрын
You took the mouth right out of my words. Beautiful job!
@Bigelowbrook
@Bigelowbrook 2 жыл бұрын
The engineering behind this entire plane is incredible, considering just about everything was calculated by hand. This man in a gem. Great story teller.
@vicentee2687
@vicentee2687 2 жыл бұрын
very ahead of it's time
@rogermatheny5512
@rogermatheny5512 2 жыл бұрын
Slide rules. Wooden Analog handheld calculators
@himanshusingh5214
@himanshusingh5214 2 жыл бұрын
My D is awesome but it never gets any action 😞. I also like Solidworks, Linux environment, Vim editor, Cadence, Thermodynamics. Life is life afterall.
@ibrahimsapancilar3627
@ibrahimsapancilar3627 2 жыл бұрын
@@himanshusingh5214 what are you talking about, bro?
@pallemaniac
@pallemaniac 2 жыл бұрын
Me, fiddling with my 3D printer: "You know, I'm something of an engineer myself." 😏
@willlockler9433
@willlockler9433 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is great. His passion is contagious. What an engine. What a plane. What a time.
@THROTTLEPOWER
@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын
So so true Will
@paulo6104
@paulo6104 2 жыл бұрын
What is cold war? It is a era that there is no limit for creativity and innovation, NASA used the main frame with 2 whole MB of memory , sent three men to the moon. Now, all we have is Jeff and his blue dildo.
@soffici1
@soffici1 2 жыл бұрын
The engine and plane were great. The time? Eeeh, not so much. Remember, we were close to nuclear holcaust every other Saturday...
@mattscott4387
@mattscott4387 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself. The 🦨 works program has proven itself time & time again. The SR-71 Blackbird being the cream of the crop for about 40 years +\- until the release of the Stealth. Love it!
@johnbockmann
@johnbockmann 2 жыл бұрын
Without having read your comment, I also commented: "What a legacy; what stories. What an aircraft." Superlatives all around.
@dbraven1981
@dbraven1981 Ай бұрын
This man's value is 1000x of any "influencer" or politician.
@markj7612
@markj7612 Ай бұрын
Politicians don't create anything. Most of those parasites just destroy.
@ChristopherPagan-r9g
@ChristopherPagan-r9g Ай бұрын
He should run for office. He smarter than 99% of people in the government. When they ask for info they come to people like him.
@SciHeartJourney
@SciHeartJourney Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the SR-71 is the finest work of engineering blended with art ever created. This story is 100% amazing.
@kandaman304
@kandaman304 Жыл бұрын
I would put that second to the Space Shuttle though.
@eliterager9241
@eliterager9241 Жыл бұрын
​@@kandaman304The space shuttle was an engineering failure. Don't get me wrong I love The space shuttle and it's what made me fall in love with space exploration. But NASA was not given enough money and due to political pressure created a dangerous and inefficient space launch platform.
@kandaman304
@kandaman304 Жыл бұрын
@@eliterager9241 It was poorly managed due to greed and corruption but nevertheless it was an inspiration to many.
@andrewberry5107
@andrewberry5107 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I'd also like to add the Ducati 996/998 as a worthy addition. The form of the SR71 and Ducati 986/998 both were the result of the engineering input necessary required achieve a specific result. Lockheed & Ducati both did not use one additional item/fastener or material that wasn't necessary to meet the desired outcome.
@Justwantahover
@Justwantahover Жыл бұрын
Just pure science, the "artwork" is subjective and the science is objective. 😅
@kenmudwilder4522
@kenmudwilder4522 2 жыл бұрын
I worked with Arnie in his years after the J58. We worked together on the 220E program among others. A truly great guy to work with, he even helped me get promoted to take his former position in Business Development. Hope you see this Arnie because I was so happy to see you out there spreading your knowledge and enthusiasm! Take care my friend!
@kylelanning5856
@kylelanning5856 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service! What an amazing project
@-Ncrypt
@-Ncrypt 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in West Palm Beach while growing up. A neighbor across the street named Bob/Robert, great guy whom I miss talking to, mentioned one day that he had worked at Pratt & Whitney for the Blackbird engine, though I just can’t remember what he said he did for the project. I don’t think I ever knew his last name, or at least can’t remember it now 15 years later. Bob, even in his old age, used to ride his bike around Palm Beach county for 15-20 miles per trip. I used to always see him around random places on his bike then I’d get back home and chat with him for a bit. I wonder if you gents worked with him
@kenmudwilder4522
@kenmudwilder4522 2 жыл бұрын
@@-Ncrypt Sorry, I never worked the J58 program myself so did not know him
@kodylaird9342
@kodylaird9342 Жыл бұрын
Was c300 maraging steel around then? Seems like it woulda been a perfect candidate for something like this engine
@levigbradford1975
@levigbradford1975 Жыл бұрын
@@kodylaird9342 interesting. Lots of interesting steels are amazingly used throughout Jet Engines. I can’t think of any c300 right off hand though. Seen everything from 1 1/4 Cr through m-152. British engine love that. Various 400 series throughout most US engines. Of course, my personal experience is mainly end of life I’m sure the newer generations are more composite and honeycomb materials where they can and especially in the bypass housings
@billjanke72
@billjanke72 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a national treasure. Unbelievable how passionate he is about this project.
@paulholmes1303
@paulholmes1303 2 жыл бұрын
Not unbelievable, sir. All of us that worked on technology's edge are extremely passionate about or airplanes and weapons systems. I had 17 total years on the F-111 and the amazing things it did was unfortunately overlooked by history and political leaders. Luckily there are some systems that received their accolades such as the Blackbird and rightfully so. There may yet be a plane that will equal its speed and ability but it will never be done in the same way, with gut innovation nor draw that same passion and awe.
@FishandHunt
@FishandHunt 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulholmes1303 Australia has not forgotten what the F-111 could do. We are now racing to get back the reach that it provided us and that we no longer have.
@azzajohnson2123
@azzajohnson2123 2 жыл бұрын
@@FishandHunt It is a twist of fate that the F-111 was the reason the SR-71 blackbird program was scrapped prematurely just before satellite technology took over quite a period later. "Probably the greatest leap of aircraft technology ever & designed with a slide rule. The fate of these aircraft were sealed in 1968 when, then Secretary of State, Robert McNamara ordered Lockheed to destroy all machinery and tooling associated with making these aircraft (so that no new aircraft could never again be made. It is rumored that McNamara did this to eliminate competition of his 'pet' project, the F-111). Thus no new parts could be made and, after the inventory of whatever parts were available, had to be cannibalized from existing airframes. The aircraft were retired in 1991 over many objections from many officials that the aircraft were still needed."
@azzajohnson2123
@azzajohnson2123 2 жыл бұрын
He is amazing. Many people like him and the passion he has is the reason the project has not been eclipsed today. I have had the pleasure of sitting in the cockpit at the museum of flight in Seattle. Absolutely phenomenal. Could not imagine traveling over 3 times the speed of sound in that. Also, Look up the SR-71 story from Major Brian Shul about "the king of speed".
@FishandHunt
@FishandHunt 2 жыл бұрын
@@azzajohnson2123 After retiring our F-111's in December of 2010 without a replacement for their long range strike capability and with a growingly aggressive and dangerous threat to our north we are concerned. Almost 12 years after their retirement we still have not got back to the capability that we lost on the day of their retirement. They were nick-named the 'pig' in Australia.
@johnulmer6715
@johnulmer6715 11 ай бұрын
My uncle was in the Air Force during the Vietnam war and was a hydraulic man on the SR71 while stationed in Okinawa. He's told me some wild stories about the plane. He's still very proud to have been a part of the program.
@wicksee
@wicksee 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him talk about this engine all day! Pitched at a perfect technical level. This guy knows exactly what he's talking about. This engine represents an enormous technical leap.
@982spyder5
@982spyder5 2 жыл бұрын
Is this the zenith of American aerospace technology?
@OgbondSandvol
@OgbondSandvol 2 жыл бұрын
​@@982spyder5 Yes, if you compare the times when it was developed and built. If a plane capable of cruise at twice SR71's speed was developed today (with current technology, chips, CNC, lasers, sensors, etc, etc), it would be great. But, it is almost unbelievable that a plane like SR71 was designed and developed in late 50's with technology of that time. SR71 was a greater feat in its time, than the hipothetical Mach 6 plane would be today.
@jeannoelsandrazie1874
@jeannoelsandrazie1874 2 жыл бұрын
He would have made a great teacher...
@Captaincustom74
@Captaincustom74 2 жыл бұрын
@@982spyder5 one Acronym UFO 🛸
@GabeHelma
@GabeHelma 2 жыл бұрын
Its a shame this level of engineering and efficiency hasnt been applied to other areas of technology in our lives.(automotive/trains/power generation)
@alpsskiman
@alpsskiman 2 жыл бұрын
This engineer does just a superb job of explaining the complexity of the J58 engine in layman's terms. You can tell he enjoyed his profession. Well done sir!
@RD1R
@RD1R 2 жыл бұрын
I have a pretty decent knowledge of piston engines, and a very limited knowledge of turbines. I've read about this engine as a part of a class and seen a lecture on it. Looked up some stuff. Thought it was impressive, but I moved on. There were a few moments in this video where the lightbulb went off because he explained it so well and it really sank in how genius this engine and the plane built around it were. This thing was... 20, maybe 40 years ahead of its time. I've heard that before but this is the first time I'm understanding how and why. It's suchhh a "simple" design, albeit with complex solutions to make that simple overall design work. Incredible.
@MrBen527
@MrBen527 2 жыл бұрын
Best explanation so far!!!
@JeremyD325
@JeremyD325 9 ай бұрын
@@MrBen527Agreed. Even someone like me with next to zero knowledge of jet engines was able to follow and understand his explanations clearly. Truly amazing to explain something very complex in simple terms!
@kennethvenezia4400
@kennethvenezia4400 2 ай бұрын
He's not just an engineer, he's a legend
@superfast30
@superfast30 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the fact that this man volunteers his time to talk about and educate people on this marvel of engineering. It also speaks volumes about how much he enjoyed his work!
@joeys5429
@joeys5429 2 жыл бұрын
Yep when retired you’ll do that I’m sure closely gardened secrets in there to
@stonewalljackson337
@stonewalljackson337 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know this mans name? He is my hero, I would have loved to be involved with him and his crew back then...!
@piketfencecartel
@piketfencecartel 2 жыл бұрын
I love how he asked for questions early on, but said, screw it, I have more stories... This man is a national treasure.
@kennyphoun4880
@kennyphoun4880 9 ай бұрын
This MAN is a legend !!
@thomaswolff3261
@thomaswolff3261 Жыл бұрын
Around 2/3 of engineering students will either drop out or change majors. Engineering is hard, but damn is it amazing. This guy is absolutely awesome.
@pankeaux1
@pankeaux1 Жыл бұрын
90%droput rate here
@MattH-wg7ou
@MattH-wg7ou 10 ай бұрын
Haha I started in Engineering at Clemson, did well in engineering but the calculus and chemistry killed me because I didnt apply myself. Switched to Business Administration lol. Still got good use of my degree though, and enjoyed economics, finance, etc.
@TeddyRumble
@TeddyRumble 10 ай бұрын
My Dad was an aeronautical engineer. I got none of his math ability.
@jeffmilroy9345
@jeffmilroy9345 10 ай бұрын
Maybe those 2/3 that did not make it should be assigned as whistle blowers. Engineers that make it are not perfect. But they sure get offered wonderful credentials which put them in an ivory tower. Unless you design a world trade center slab support or a Space Shuttle. Oops...
@andydufresne8034
@andydufresne8034 6 ай бұрын
I studied engineering for a year before changing majors into an art degree toward a career in the technical side of entertainment. Part of me worried I would regret it but my career in entertainment has been far more rewarding and fulfilling than I ever dreamed back in those days. It would have been one thing to work on planes like this, but my friend who did become an engineer ended up working on washing machine parts for General Electric and his life has been nowhere near as exciting as mine.
@bcthomas2h90
@bcthomas2h90 2 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent presentation, very informative, given by Arnie Gunderson, the world’s most knowledgable expert on the J-58, the engines which powered the SR-71. I flew the SR-71 for over 10 years and never had an engine discrepancy; I attribute that good fortune directly to Arnie!
@lxndrlbr
@lxndrlbr 2 жыл бұрын
You too must have amazing stories, although from what I understand from Arnie's funny story is that the _sled_ was not an aircraft to play around with: you got it up to designed cruise speed, watched the parameters and route, maybe marvel a bit at the dark sky and curvature of the Earth while sipping your lunch through the orifice in your space suit, and then decelerated back to comprehensible speeds for landing. From his explanation about the bypass air going around the core engine and being injected into the afterburner, I think this is by definition a stato-reactor, is it not? This J-58 would be then a combined turbo-stato-reactor in fact?
@bcthomas2h90
@bcthomas2h90 2 жыл бұрын
@@lxndrlbr Thanks for the observation, and you described the way we flew the SR-71 very well. All of those reactions were accurate. I don't know the technical term: "turbo-stato-reactor," so I couldn't comment on its applicability to the J-58.
@lxndrlbr
@lxndrlbr 2 жыл бұрын
@@bcthomas2h90 Sorry for the mistranslation (I am French) I meant a turbojet (compressor + ignition + turbine) in the core J-58 plus a ramjet (compressed air by inlet and aerodynamic pressure + ignition + divergent nozzle) in the nacelle. This design gives me a deeper appreciation for nacelle design!
@bcthomas2h90
@bcthomas2h90 2 жыл бұрын
@@lxndrlbr Yes, I would say that is a good thumbnail description of the process.
@jamese9283
@jamese9283 2 жыл бұрын
Please divulge the actual top speed.
@RadioTom103
@RadioTom103 2 жыл бұрын
My father worked as a process engineer at Bendix Corporation in South Bend, IN. They helped develop the hydraulic fuel controls for this engine. He was very proud of the contributions he and his coworkers made to this project.
@trespire
@trespire 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he was, and rightly so.
@flybyairplane3528
@flybyairplane3528 2 жыл бұрын
@Peter Angles hi BENDIX, has MANY revisions, @ ETEB, they are in ALTIMETERS, etc,,,you know RONSON LIGHTERS, ,eh ? Well they also made some real serious hydraulic systems for landing gears, that I only knew because I did much A/C WORK for then in the 60 s. & 70s those items were in main office, but in WOODBRIDGE NJ, they ONLY made aerosol can fuels, Stay well, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@RadioTom103
@RadioTom103 2 жыл бұрын
@Peter Angles That too! Bendix Aviation was a big part of the operation in South Bend too. They made aircraft brakes and struts, fuel controls, etc.
@jum5238
@jum5238 2 жыл бұрын
@Peter Angles I was just going to say, I had an old Chrysler minivan (93?) that had a Bendix ABS brake system, and they had a recall for it failing. In the back of my mind I always dreaded getting that failure. There was no real repairs for it, if I recall correctly, because it was either prohibitively expensive, or it might fail again. I lucked out myself, but many others around me didn't.
@RedBud315
@RedBud315 4 ай бұрын
Nice. My biggest contribution to aviation was pitching in $5 for fuel on the Voyager airplane that Dick Rutan flew around the world w/out refueling non-stop.
@marinopacentrilli9533
@marinopacentrilli9533 Ай бұрын
I was a aircraft mechanic for 30 plus years. Men like this were our Michael Jordan's. We were proud to be maintainers of these incredible feats of engineering.
@danleybrian
@danleybrian 2 жыл бұрын
I have heard alot of stories from pilots but never from the engineers. This was really awsome. These guys were as big of a hero as any of the pilots.
@DanSlotea
@DanSlotea 2 жыл бұрын
Pilot stories are boring, all of them bragging abouy accelerating away from interceptors or missiles. Engineers and mechanica have the real stories.
@FlightSimXtreem
@FlightSimXtreem 2 жыл бұрын
@@DanSlotea I agree on that. But that makes me sound selfish, since am an engineer too.
@stefangabor5985
@stefangabor5985 2 жыл бұрын
He is one of the lucky ones. You can see the excitement in his eyes that he loved what he was doing. People often forget the most important thing in life when choosing a career path, doing something you love, and finding someone to pay you for it. Incredible story.
@Vyker
@Vyker 2 жыл бұрын
It's the worst advice you can give someone if you live in a strong capitalist society. Doing the work you love will never pay you well enough to live comfortably. The hard jobs with responsibility is what pays!
@jasonmillner6416
@jasonmillner6416 2 жыл бұрын
@@Vyker Not true. Reality is ironic. In my career Ive watched the hardest working people get pushed harder and harder with no pay increase in fact the got less pay while the laziest get promoted and increased pay. Myself being the lazy one lol. This guy's story is a dream and absolutely fascinating. Im jealous.
@randyhanson837
@randyhanson837 2 жыл бұрын
@@jasonmillner6416 When I was young I was poor but after a lifetime of hard work I am no longer young.
@TheCyberMantis
@TheCyberMantis 2 жыл бұрын
@@randyhanson837 Amen.
@Eatshhhushi
@Eatshhhushi 2 жыл бұрын
Well said! Same thing I told my boy. Pick a career that is realistic and can earn you a living but more importantly a job you love to do. Otherwise you will be miserable everyday working.
@MetalQueen24
@MetalQueen24 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this man for hours on end. He's passion and knowledge for and about the plain is just astounding
@triumphdollysprint
@triumphdollysprint 2 жыл бұрын
You should hear what he has to say about the savannah!
@EasyMoneySG
@EasyMoneySG 2 жыл бұрын
@@triumphdollysprint wonder what his thoughts are on valleys and plateaus.
@jeffstorm
@jeffstorm 2 жыл бұрын
Come to Palmdale one day to the Joe Davies Airpark at Plant 42. There's an A12 and SR71 with a J58 on display.
@renhall9007
@renhall9007 2 жыл бұрын
It's the mountains where his knowledge peaks.
@triumphdollysprint
@triumphdollysprint 2 жыл бұрын
@@EasyMoneySG he gets pretty deep talking about valleys. Always seems pretty flat when discussing plateaus, but his knowledge is still expansive!
@lmfaook.7971
@lmfaook.7971 11 ай бұрын
My grandfather used to run a machine at Pratt and Whitney!!! I miss him dearly. He passed many years ago! I'm not a cnc machinist!
@kevingallineauii9353
@kevingallineauii9353 2 жыл бұрын
Still my favorite airplane of all time. This man is a National Treasure with the information he has and the service he brought to the country. Thank you sir!
@maccedorejoice3981
@maccedorejoice3981 2 жыл бұрын
How are you doing, can I have your contact so that we can talk more?
@dibaz1
@dibaz1 2 жыл бұрын
@@maccedorejoice3981 looks like you’ve been making the same comments to others as well as me! Fake account?
@maccedorejoice3981
@maccedorejoice3981 2 жыл бұрын
@@dibaz1 nope my account is not fake ,I just need a friend here , trust me
@artdonovandesign
@artdonovandesign Жыл бұрын
Exactly my thoughts, Kevin.
@SwordOfS
@SwordOfS 2 жыл бұрын
This engine, with everything that happened around it, is part of this gentleman's life. You can see it in his eyes and see it in him, it's love. I really liked the "they paid me to work on this !!!" He is part of history himself.
@tommybestonso6509
@tommybestonso6509 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously... my Dad used to build P-51C/D down in Miami when country's would buy them for their Airforce programs in the early 60s, usually island or S. American countries. I thought that was just the coolest job when I was little, building & tuning up those Merlin supercharged beasts in the most beautiful plane of its time & almost all time ! Its crazy how the military would fit them in those moving&storage crates ! I thought that was a great gig... this is Lockheed's SR-71, it flat out, out ran Soviet Era missles, if they actually caught up to her they'd run out of gas... unreal, 70k feet & a space ship that could land, she's just gorgeous if you get to see her up close ! Breathe taking no doubt ! Glad this got posted, it really brought knowledge & memories back. Thanks
@racerex340
@racerex340 2 жыл бұрын
This engine is his legacy, it's what he will leave behind. Other than maybe his children, this is what he is most proud of, and he should be proud because it was a monumental achievement. You know you did something right when 45 years later in 2022, the air breathing jet aircraft world speed record that was set by the SR-71 in 1976 is still the world record, it has never been beaten. It also still holds the maximum sustained altitude record. While other aircraft have exceeded the record using "zoom" climbs where the aircraft technically coasts up to an apogee by first accelerating to a high supersonic speed, then trading the kinetic energy of forward motion for altitude.
@justpalms9978
@justpalms9978 2 жыл бұрын
@@racerex340 I don't think many parents could rattle off that many facts and keep it interesting talking about their kids.
@SuperAnatolli
@SuperAnatolli 2 жыл бұрын
That engine and the whole A12/SR71 programs are the 8th wonder of the world.
@SG-uc7le
@SG-uc7le 11 ай бұрын
Being a pilot all my life, I’ve come to realise the real experts are the ones that can explain the most complex scenarios or technicalities in the simplest of ways. And here is one of those rare gems. On a separate note, these guys developed the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs back when colour TV was barely available. Look just how good American ambition, industry and science was back then. Be proud of that heritage. It’s pretty astonishing.
@JN24185
@JN24185 5 ай бұрын
It’s is and was. It’s unfortunate we forgot the one thing that allowed us this superiority, integrity. We always aimed to do the right thing. Sometimes we missed, but the objective was universal and the country united. We’ve also entered an era where stupidity is celebrated and rewarded. So minds like this may be few and far between moving forward.
@generessler6282
@generessler6282 2 жыл бұрын
Strongly suspect you're hearing a truly excellent engineer when they utter the phrase "I got to ." They are saying they are grateful to have played a part in creating and perfecting a thing that benefited us all. They are saying they were a member of a team. If they were leading it - as here - it will be mentioned in passing, again as a gift. Nearly every time - as in this case - they'll go on to humbly explain the amazing thing with immense expertise and eloquence. Thank God for truly competent people and their selfless service to mankind.
@r.j.macready5541
@r.j.macready5541 2 жыл бұрын
Truth.
@turrafirmaguitarchannel
@turrafirmaguitarchannel 2 жыл бұрын
You are right to a point. This was a military machine, debatable how much benefit humanity has derived from this exercise.
@generessler6282
@generessler6282 2 жыл бұрын
@@turrafirmaguitarchannel Heh. Many depict all military development as evil until something like Ukraine happens, then are quiet. I lived through and actually fought in the Cold War. This recon airplane may well be one reason big chunks of the world never became a glowing cinder.
@antoniodelrio1292
@antoniodelrio1292 2 жыл бұрын
@@generessler6282 Thank you, Gene. :thumbsup
@54Rocketeer
@54Rocketeer 2 жыл бұрын
Not a snowflake in sight
@Khan.WrathOf
@Khan.WrathOf Жыл бұрын
As a gear head, it warms my heart to know that some old school drag racers working at Pratt & Whitney had to brainstorm how to jump-start this monster.
@jeffmilroy9345
@jeffmilroy9345 10 ай бұрын
Yeah but no more galaxy engines. No-one in this gang never flew a Chinook with the pony start turbine? It will split your ear drum but it works.
@jasonhumphry5836
@jasonhumphry5836 Ай бұрын
I've heard that oldsmobile 425 rocket V8's were used to jump start them but I can not confirm this information something I read over the years
@jasonhumphry5836
@jasonhumphry5836 Ай бұрын
I'm a gear head myself... a oldsmobile man ....was sad to hear about all the buick 400's and 430's I've also heard that 400 and 425 oldsmobiles were used as well for starter engines but I fully agree with the old man as he lived through this awesome time
@spearian
@spearian 2 жыл бұрын
People like this gentleman should been seen as celebrity not the guff we have around now. If it was down to me, I'd make sure social media was full of videos like this showing off the best in science, engineering, invention so you could inspire future generations. Thank you for a fantastic presentation.
@dutchfpv7010
@dutchfpv7010 2 жыл бұрын
Right?! I bet this guy doesn't have many Instagram followers despite being a living legend who was part of one of the greatest human accomplishments ever. That's just wrong. Seems we need to revisit our priorities.
@markj7612
@markj7612 Ай бұрын
Well said.
@quagmyer7230
@quagmyer7230 3 ай бұрын
60 years later and the SR-71 still looks out of this world. What a beauty!!!
@rickharnish6757
@rickharnish6757 2 жыл бұрын
I worked at Excello in Orlando, Florida from 1983-1986. In 1985 one of the plants up north went on strike and all the production equipment was moved to Orlando and set up to make the stage 1 and stage 2 compressor blades for this engine. I was the one chosen to do the set up and production of these blades. The forgings were made from titanium. Every time I go into an air museum and see the engine on the cart, there's a good chance I made some of the blades in this engine.
@geokeyey1116
@geokeyey1116 2 жыл бұрын
Meh dad, and I as well worked at excellent. When my dad retired, he got fucked for pensions that providence company bout out budny. Old polish guy the whole plant polish. Great engineering and grinding plus or minus 2 tenths. For civies that's 0.0001 to 0.00002 tolerance. That's insane I worked from 77 to 78 summer job program high school great place man too bad they sold out
@nyplantings2420
@nyplantings2420 2 жыл бұрын
Cool to hear this. I worked a brief time as an inspector at a titanium wing spar manufacturer on Long Island. Another example of how socialist unions and thinkers have undermined the nation systemically for decades. Stopping work that provides the very protection for our nation and now forced our best innovators and industrialists to walk away and set up abroad.
@Legalize.Raping.Russian.Broads
@Legalize.Raping.Russian.Broads 2 жыл бұрын
@@geokeyey1116 Dude, *NO ONE* cares! I’m serious.
@thamwaikeong5885
@thamwaikeong5885 2 жыл бұрын
Mr Harnish, what alloys did they use to make the high-pressure turbine blades for this unique powerful engine, and what was the turbine entry temperature ?
@Nguyenduc09
@Nguyenduc09 2 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought the SR71 couldn’t get any cooler…learning that it used 2 V8 engines as starters 🤯…Arnie sir you are a national treasure.
@darrinburnett2105
@darrinburnett2105 2 жыл бұрын
I've worked with Arnie. He was always very passionate about his time at P&W and this program. Nice to see he has found a place to share his stories with everyone.
@arniegunderson9649
@arniegunderson9649 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Darrin! We had good times as well.
@s.kirtivasen15699
@s.kirtivasen15699 5 ай бұрын
​@@arniegunderson9649 from the man himself ❤❤❤❤
@brianstaples4057
@brianstaples4057 10 ай бұрын
The expansion factor was so great, fuel would leak all through the frame from the fuel cell at high speed. The J58 is by far the best engineering success design for super sonic travel. Amazing commentary.
@Greasyfingers60
@Greasyfingers60 2 жыл бұрын
This video is a treasure. I have read the book on the Skunkworks, and this perspective from the engine manufacturer’s engineer helps round out more of the story surrounding that program. I never thought about the challenges they had to overcome such as the extreme (cooling!) heat surrounding the engine, controls pre-dating computers, inventing alloys that I’ve just heard for the first time here, and 6” of longitudinal thermal expansion! We joke about “unobtainium” a lot, but this is what lots of government money and high priority can achieve. What an engineering accomplishment!
@randyhanson837
@randyhanson837 2 жыл бұрын
As a life long machinist I have worked with some of exotic materials mentioned in the video. Titanium cuts like stainless and is a joy to work with. Just don't start a delta fire in your chip bin. The cooling systems are reminiscent to rocket motors where they use the fuel to cool the nozzle and other parts from melting. I've seen the actual SpaceX drawing for the raptor engine fuel pump rotor and it is wild. I am so amazed by what people did back then with only slide rules and creativity.
@Mark-pp7jy
@Mark-pp7jy 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazed about the expansion of this behemoth. Thanks to everyone at the AirZoo. (AZO)
@TheXcena
@TheXcena 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more long form videos like this, these expert explanations are so interesting!!
@dsteffen71611
@dsteffen71611 Жыл бұрын
I'm a mechanical engineer in the nuclear industry and the way you describe this with the passion you do reminds me why I became an engineer.
@kandaman304
@kandaman304 Жыл бұрын
Tell me about it...am not surprised.
@-PlayMaker-
@-PlayMaker- Жыл бұрын
Thats what i want to go to school for. Im just concerned because im already 24yo and i didnt try in high school so my gpa is trash. Im in tech school rn for Mechanical Engineering Technology which is basically drafting and cnc programming with a little extra thrown in. Its free so figured id at least get that done. Im also a machinist so its a very nice addition to my current career. But still my goal is a bachelors in mechanical engineering. Hope i can make it and afford it.
@GookSquadGaming
@GookSquadGaming 11 ай бұрын
Post degree or untrue
@jamsstar2010
@jamsstar2010 11 ай бұрын
Could be a fitter​@@GookSquadGaming
@Tim99GT
@Tim99GT 11 ай бұрын
​@@-PlayMaker-Don't ever let age get in the way. I became a journeyman at 40 years old.
@rodmaloney5484
@rodmaloney5484 3 ай бұрын
Couldn't have said it any better. This engineer is a walking genius on high pressure Jet engines..........he explains everything so simply in layman terms. Fabulous narration on this unbelievable engine developed over 60 years ago......AMAZING engineering by hand !
@XRP1968
@XRP1968 2 жыл бұрын
I worked as an SR-71 jet engine mechanic from 87 till its retirement and have never seen anyone explain everything so clearly in such a short manner. Would have loved to have met him and learned from him while I was working on the J58. One thing I would tend to disagree with is that he states that working with the lines was easy. Not so much. Everything on that engine is built very durably and wants to fight you, especially when ops wants the plane back in a hurry and everything you touch is hot as hell. Let’s just say a mechanic’s world and an engineer’s world are two very different places. Great experience listening to him! I learned a lot.
@johnskinner737
@johnskinner737 Жыл бұрын
It’s that way on cars too Like what jackass designed a car that you have to take the wheel and shock on one side to change the alternator or change the damn headlight It’s one reason . They don’t have to work on it
@MatthewHarrisStudio
@MatthewHarrisStudio Жыл бұрын
Great perspective. Thanks for your service
@Afuru1
@Afuru1 Жыл бұрын
Nice insights.
@mperhaps
@mperhaps Жыл бұрын
XRP When exactly would the information that Arnie is generously sharing with us be declassified. How does that work. Are the inner workings of this plane automatically declassified the same day the program was discontinued? Thank you for your time.
@dirtcurt1
@dirtcurt1 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to aviation (joke). After working on GA I have come up with a saying, "the only thing easy about a plane is to crash it".
@mikehaynes52
@mikehaynes52 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best talk I have ever heard from anyone on sr71 systems. I never got to meet him. A true HERO here in our view. This man and people in his company are ones who deserve medals. My hat is off to you sir.
@egroegartfart
@egroegartfart 2 жыл бұрын
I agree Mike. He is amazing. I honestly don't understand very much of what he was saying but I was glued to my phone just listening to him talk. It was impressive for sure.
@truthsayers8725
@truthsayers8725 2 жыл бұрын
Colonel Richard Graham (usaf ret) is often down at Frontiers of Flight at Love Field in Dallas/Ft Worth. he was my wing commander at Beale (9th SRW) and he commanded the wing that flew the SR-71, was 1SRS squadron commander that flew the SR-71 and a pilot of the SR-71. if you catch him when he's there, he has hours of knowledge and stories to tell.
@chrispark5354
@chrispark5354 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how this ended up in my feed, but I really enjoyed this man's passion about the project. His explanations were fantastic - engineering, but without being overwhelming. Great video.
@craigdeandean4036
@craigdeandean4036 27 күн бұрын
Probably the most informative narration I’ve ever heard on the SR 71 engines. Thank you sir thank you for working on those to make it happen.
@ejkk9513
@ejkk9513 2 жыл бұрын
You can tell that he's really proud of the work he did on this engine. I am absolutely blown away by the engineering of this engine.
@AdamHowellProvo
@AdamHowellProvo 2 жыл бұрын
Old guys like this are so cool! It makes me sad that when his generation is gone, we will lose a LOT of really interesting stories.
@maccedorejoice3981
@maccedorejoice3981 2 жыл бұрын
Why saying that?
@Jarek_73
@Jarek_73 2 жыл бұрын
Not only stories but mainly wisdom! No one can replace these old guys who were used to live for their jobs. Men are no longer willing and allowed (by society and spouses) to have such an approach which was quite normal in the past.
@chloeleedow7250
@chloeleedow7250 2 жыл бұрын
@@maccedorejoice3981 because it's true lol they don't make gentleman like this anymore. Sure there is some brilliant minds up and coming but they aren't the same sort of disposition or have the same sort of passion, or knowledge of historical moments and milestones in history. This guy is like the encyclopaedia of this engine just from his memory and brain. Total gem!
@JNAMOTORSPORTS
@JNAMOTORSPORTS 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jarek_73 your right
@PeelosopherBananaCrates
@PeelosopherBananaCrates Жыл бұрын
You should aspire to be the type of person you describe
@jakeh3144
@jakeh3144 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. How cool is it to have an enthusiastic and passionate person describing such an iconic engine, but they were also an engineer on the team that built it? This looks like the textbook example of doing what you love for a living. This did not feel like a 24 min video! Keep bringing content like this!
@herjitpannu2282
@herjitpannu2282 Ай бұрын
Those old school engineers were geniuses. Different times, different issues, different vibes. I am so jealous of these old timers, and I wish was born earlier in time. In many ways we do live in shittier times.
@shannonwoodcock1035
@shannonwoodcock1035 Ай бұрын
Their successors seemed to have gone to SpaceX.
@tigerrx7
@tigerrx7 2 жыл бұрын
When I got hired at Pratt, there’s a sign hanging in the hallway of the engineering building that reads something like “through these halls walked some of the world’s best propulsion systems engineers”. I am paraphrasing, can’t recall the exact words, but It was such an emotional motivational sign to walk pass everyday going to my desk. I had mentors like this gentleman throughout my Pratt career and it made things a lot more exciting, just the love for the product
@jimmyg3028
@jimmyg3028 2 жыл бұрын
I remember that banner in the engineering building. Saddens me to see Willgoose turbine labs gone. & GOD do I miss watching the 727's leave from the runway when was working over in the Klondike.
@brandonlewis9531
@brandonlewis9531 2 жыл бұрын
Well considering this guy said 40x15 is 6000 some psi.. i would take that sign down
@rayRay-pw6gz
@rayRay-pw6gz 2 жыл бұрын
What they accomplished is truly amazing. “ HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT? ONE BITE AT A TIME ! So many details to work out to make the engine run so efficiently. And they were loving it .
@briggsquantum
@briggsquantum 2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonlewis9531 Well the man is brilliant, not perfect, and there is a difference.
@brandonlewis9531
@brandonlewis9531 2 жыл бұрын
@@briggsquantum wouldn’t call someone who can’t do simple mental math “brilliant”
@CapablePimento
@CapablePimento 2 жыл бұрын
So funny that he asked if there were any questions, and as an afterthought, told the most amazing stories ever. I could listen to this guys stories by the hour.
@thepretenda
@thepretenda 2 жыл бұрын
This man gives an absolute masterclass in how to explain complicated engineering concepts in the most simplest way - and he does it with a smile. My 8 year old boy and girl is going to hear this guy when I play it for them and they're going to take their first step into the mechanical world!
@artmosley3337
@artmosley3337 2 жыл бұрын
Your kids can now learn more on the internet than 99% of college students can paying $100k a year..
@hugostiglitz8647
@hugostiglitz8647 Ай бұрын
As far as I'm concerned, these are the kind of stories that quite literally make the world go round… not speaking in any kind of figurative sense whatsoever… what an amazing story from such an amazing person.
@TheSteelerider
@TheSteelerider 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a gift to explain complex engineering in terms that everyone can understand. Incredible.
@brandonburr4900
@brandonburr4900 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Having studied engineering myself I can appreciate professors who could teach this stuff in such a way to actually make sense. More sense than reading a textbook full of graphs, theory and equations.
@amishmanme
@amishmanme 2 жыл бұрын
I was the last Tech. Lead on the fuel control systems on this engine. It was the highlight of my career more than 30 years ago. The people at P&W were the absolute best people I've ever worked with. Stan Dees was the head of the program in those days.
@wm2357
@wm2357 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this guy forever
@ridhvikg
@ridhvikg 2 ай бұрын
What a treasure! Love listening to these veteran engineers talk about their work and share stories!
@akdomun
@akdomun 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic career this guy has had. I hope he can inspire his grandkids and the next generation
@jcceloto
@jcceloto Жыл бұрын
True
@anoopseera
@anoopseera Жыл бұрын
We need to hear more Arnie please. I was hooked to every word. More Arnie, more Arnie ❤
@Dieseldog172
@Dieseldog172 11 ай бұрын
Kelly Johnson’s brain child
@ernestschultz5065
@ernestschultz5065 2 жыл бұрын
This man obviously loves talking about this engine and he makes it easy for a layperson to understand. I'm also struck by how much that engine looks like an H.R. Giger sculpture. What a wonderful video.
@EasyMoneySG
@EasyMoneySG 2 жыл бұрын
Wonder how much inspiration Giger got from stuff like this.
@murrayscott9546
@murrayscott9546 2 жыл бұрын
Be one with The Borg.
@davidschwartz5127
@davidschwartz5127 2 жыл бұрын
That engine was/is his baby!
@Brian-us5vx
@Brian-us5vx Ай бұрын
This was incredible! We are blessed to be able to hear of this gentleman's expertise! Hydraulic computers, Amazing! Thanks so much for this!
@timothy098-b4f
@timothy098-b4f 27 күн бұрын
That snapped me awake too, what a cool concept. I did a little digging and learned that similar hydraulic computer controls were used for the aiming and adjusting (windage, lead, direction, air pressure, temperature) for the gun turrets of the Convair B-36 bomber. There were also a few that used liquid mercury in big long glass tubes, and the resonance of the vibrational nodes were used to set values. Analog computers are bonkers.
@fjefferynelson9946
@fjefferynelson9946 2 жыл бұрын
Video records like this are historical treasures that will be preserved forever for all subsequent generations to glean a bit of what it was like in earlier times. Thanks to all who take the the time to preserve this piece of history.
@honeyforce996
@honeyforce996 2 жыл бұрын
Give this guy 2 hours. What a great explanation of things. Thank you
@TechnoCaveman1
@TechnoCaveman1 2 жыл бұрын
I have watched countless videos on the SR-71. This would have to be in the top 3 informative and entertaining videos on the SR-71. I could listen to Mr Gunderson for hours. Thanks for posting this video.
@feelinghealingfrequences7179
@feelinghealingfrequences7179 2 жыл бұрын
links to the other two please
@slp1338
@slp1338 2 жыл бұрын
The LA speed Story is the funniest.
@Triple_J.1
@Triple_J.1 2 жыл бұрын
@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 Here is one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ_Yco2cgLiprMk Lots of technical tidbits, e.g. 90,000 feet. Not 80. Cruise at one mile every two seconds. With throttles advanced: One mile in 1.5 seconds. 3,520fps. = 2,400mph. When evading missiles: It will go a lot faster than the book says it will go. Sled Driver by Brian Shul is worth every penny.
@HansAaraas
@HansAaraas 10 ай бұрын
Gotta love it when people are passionate about their job and know their stuff. Fascinating. The world needs more men like that guy.
@Martin-bb1qm
@Martin-bb1qm 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to his stories all day. So much passion and enthusiasm. And amazing storytelling. And this is only a single aspect of the program. Just wow.
@parapsychologist5402
@parapsychologist5402 2 жыл бұрын
This Gentleman is Incredible explaining everything. I never knew any of this and I've worked on aircraft engines, most notably the metal's involved and there complexity. Thank you sir for you knowledge and your service to America.
@james-faulkner
@james-faulkner 2 жыл бұрын
I think he is credible, why don't you think he is?
@trentwilliamson
@trentwilliamson 2 жыл бұрын
Great guy. OG dude with good stories and intelligence. Old school legends who made the world work.
@psjasker
@psjasker Жыл бұрын
That man makes me proud to be American. A true engineer …. After an illustrious career, he is still excited and enthusiastic about this amazing technology.
@skycorrigan6511
@skycorrigan6511 Жыл бұрын
My brain cannot wrap my head around the skill and knowledge of these engineers and their ability to create something like this. Absolutely insane
@defiverr4697
@defiverr4697 11 ай бұрын
lots of failures and tests and wasted prototypes.
@analogueoverdigital929
@analogueoverdigital929 Ай бұрын
Money and time... that's really all you need.
@groundcontrol6876
@groundcontrol6876 2 жыл бұрын
11:22 you were right the first time :P it's 600. Man, this turbojet engine is such an amazing piece of machinery/engineering. It brings me back to the MRO days of repairing, maintaining and modifying all structural/airframe/fuselage related things. I remember the A320's had these metal channels by the pre-coolers that'd always crack and they were a pain in the ass to remove, transfer the holes on the new part and reinstall because of how dang HARD the material was (it chewed through cobalt drill bits like nothing). Removal was a mega pain because there were all these fuel lines in the way and the engines guys never removed them to give us access for the job unless they had to remove them for some workcard they had. One time a Bulgarian friend gifted me a carbide drill bit he had and my jaw dropped when I saw how easily I was able to drill out those rivets and transfer the holes on to the new part.
@backyardescapes4794
@backyardescapes4794 Жыл бұрын
Those people who designed that were absolutely brilliant. Such a bright spot in our history.
@radoraf
@radoraf 10 ай бұрын
Now we import the brains with the H1B visa and they return to China etc... with their knowledge
@didgeridood
@didgeridood Ай бұрын
I fueled the SR-71 back in my USAF days. Listening to this man makes me proud to be part of this human team. Even though I'm more of a cheerleader than a quarterback in this engineering instance! 😂
@hkguitar1984
@hkguitar1984 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. At 11:24 I believe he misspoke concerning the 40:1 Pressure Ratio required for MACH 3.2, the pressures experienced in the aft duct work would be closer to +600 PSI, not 6000 PSI. So very fortunate to have Mr. Gunderson and his extensive experience explain the workings of the mighty P&W J58 Engine. What a fantastic walk-through of the theory, design and operation. By far the very best 24 minutes time spent for myself in a good long while. Thank You Air Zoo and thank you Mr. Gunderson.
@Zelaznogsiul-63
@Zelaznogsiul-63 2 жыл бұрын
40 times 15 is 600, I realized that and was looking to see if anyone else did, that being said I fix air conditioners for a living so I don’t know much of what he is talking about but it is extremely interesting.
@hkguitar1984
@hkguitar1984 2 жыл бұрын
@@Zelaznogsiul-63 Right there with you Luis. Perhaps the most amazing part is this engine was designed back in 1958! We are talking about a building full of Engineers wearing white short sleeved shirts w/Ties, pocket protectors, slide rules and most likely most smoking cigarettes'! Such an amazing accomplishment.
@robertw1871
@robertw1871 2 жыл бұрын
I think he’s just excited, I’ll let it slide…. This is far more detail with accuracy than was publicly available previously, most make many mistakes in assuming how it actually works, I think he did a fantastic job. We are fortunate to live in a country with men like this and the freedom to share our passion, truly phenomenal.
@Podus81
@Podus81 2 жыл бұрын
Funny because he said 600 then miscorrected himself.
@hkguitar1984
@hkguitar1984 2 жыл бұрын
@@Podus81 Indeed, I still found his presentation amazing. I'm gonna try and get over to the Air Zoo this coming weekend to check it out.
@differentwave3693
@differentwave3693 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this man has so much love for the job he once did. Such dedication is rare.
@Ratzfourtyfour
@Ratzfourtyfour 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to whoever made this possible. This is solid gold.
@kandaman304
@kandaman304 Жыл бұрын
Incredible!!!
@ban80
@ban80 11 ай бұрын
Air zoo is one of the best museums I have been to
@Lucerne9
@Lucerne9 2 жыл бұрын
I expected a unilateral phase detractor retro encabulator video but this guy was legit. Mad respect
@Tom-xn7zc
@Tom-xn7zc 2 жыл бұрын
This man has so much knowledge and does such a great job sharing that knowledge. He would be a great teacher to the next generations of engineers.
@rel62
@rel62 2 жыл бұрын
Arnie, in addition to being a legendary engineer, you're an exceptional storyteller. Thank you for packing so much interesting information into a short clip about this amazing engine. You and your engineering generation were brilliant when America needed it most.
@bokicveki5489
@bokicveki5489 2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%! 👍
@foreignisdomesticnow2142
@foreignisdomesticnow2142 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself. A truly amazing accomplishment. Wow. USA!
@bobk2966
@bobk2966 2 жыл бұрын
Best storyteller, a true skill.
@janabsahib5429
@janabsahib5429 2 жыл бұрын
Most kids these days are playing video games and tik tok videos. Back in the day we had to invent our own entertainment.
@dj_koen1265
@dj_koen1265 Жыл бұрын
Don’t be toxic bro
@leolamorie-fitzgerald9216
@leolamorie-fitzgerald9216 6 ай бұрын
THIS my friend is not just the highest level of engineering, but also art.
@sinisaberic8427
@sinisaberic8427 2 жыл бұрын
Being an engineer in a completely different field, I admire this guy. What an inspiring love for his work.
@josegarcia2762
@josegarcia2762 Жыл бұрын
question mr engineear, why wouldn't a mirror close to the atmosphere, work? image they somehow get a big mirror very high up, a hot air balloon or something and then they could use a telescope [nasa grade telescope] to look at the reflection and spy on the soviets this way? could be a concaved mirror at a perfect mathematical angle. i know a satellite would be best, but if they are using planes this isnt too crazy
@shadowryth7308
@shadowryth7308 Жыл бұрын
Man I could listen to this guys stories for hours. He was extremely lucky to work on one of the coolest aircraft ever made
@andrewpeters5907
@andrewpeters5907 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to buy him lunch and listen to all his wonderful stories. He truly is a great engineer and loves what he was able to add to the program. His passion is contagious!
@claytonjones8763
@claytonjones8763 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to listen too thanks Clayt and Cath
@andrewrossy
@andrewrossy 11 ай бұрын
Amazing. This is the true power of KZbin. The ability to hear incredible stories and tutorials like this.
@Afuru1
@Afuru1 Жыл бұрын
Not enough of these geniuses get to explain their super human experiences. It was so entertaining to listen to his story.
@jeffwombold9167
@jeffwombold9167 2 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the most interesting things I've watched in a long long time. I never had the chance to go to school or work around such things, but yet I have a very good understanding of most of what he talks about here. The biggest thing that strikes me about the whole project that he points out, is that so many mundane things that I have had some experience with in my (common) life through physics, toolmaking, and engine building had created such an incredible and fascinating piece of machinery. I could converse with him for days!
@MightyRob1
@MightyRob1 2 жыл бұрын
What’s sad is that there is so much institutional knowledge that will be lost when these guys are gone; so much respect for the engineers. We tend to focus on the drivers and forget the many, many others that built it and made it work
@bcthomas2h90
@bcthomas2h90 2 жыл бұрын
I assure you that the drivers never forget the maintenance folks and the engineers. Their expertise and devotion to duty saved our lives.
@TeddyRumble
@TeddyRumble 10 ай бұрын
My Dad was a pilot. He said the ground felt that plane was theirs. They just loaned it out to the air crew temporarily.
@AllanSitte
@AllanSitte 10 ай бұрын
As a retired USAF jet mech, this video warms my heart. 🥰 Jet Noise = The Sound of Freedom
@blackenedmerlin2076
@blackenedmerlin2076 2 жыл бұрын
The explanation of the engine's works were amazingly good... but his stories are absolutely priceless.
@KamalaTheClown
@KamalaTheClown 2 жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely mind-boggling that the development of this legendary bird began 65 years ago. Unreal.
@sburns2421
@sburns2421 2 жыл бұрын
If this plane made its debut today it might still be considered the most incredible plane in the air.
@emilschw8924
@emilschw8924 2 жыл бұрын
The SR71 is an engineering marvel, and is one of the most awesome aeroplanes ever built.
@mikethompson3534
@mikethompson3534 2 жыл бұрын
And Still Is
@bindingcurve
@bindingcurve 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing what people can do when it comes to killing others. This only exists for military use.
@paulschab8152
@paulschab8152 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I love the SR71, the XB70 still takes the cake...
@mediajunkie2195
@mediajunkie2195 5 ай бұрын
All I can say is wow. I'm a 60 year old turbo-prop engine mechanic that had no idea of the challenges they faced. Thanks for this remarkable video
@pwrplnt1975
@pwrplnt1975 2 жыл бұрын
I'm an engineer in the power industry and for the last 20 years, I've done startups on numerous gas turbine power plants. I can't get enough of it!! Awesome video!!
@krisw8597
@krisw8597 2 жыл бұрын
What a true guy, engineer, teacher, and very passionate about his work. Well done sir!
@BrianMorrison
@BrianMorrison 2 жыл бұрын
If anyone wonders why engineers do what we do, this video lets you know. It's why we never grow up, we just get older and never stop getting excited about the technology. The J-58 is a legend but it only got to be like that because of people like this who believed it was possible to do it.
@stephenwilliams1364
@stephenwilliams1364 Ай бұрын
Met a bunch of these guys over at Pima one sunny morning....I was fortunate enough to get the fine details from these guys....the zero oxygen restart system was pretty cool...amazing aircraft and amazing design team 🇺🇸
@xi-deadshot-ix5838
@xi-deadshot-ix5838 2 жыл бұрын
The level of tech that went into this thing is insane. Really makes you think about what we’re developing now more than 50 years later.
@baysidessi
@baysidessi 2 жыл бұрын
For our sake I hope you're correct. This great man most probably didn't just look at the development of this engine as a job, but as a patriotic duty to counter the USSR. Our tech industry which is critical to the defense of the U.S. and the West in general employs a bunch of America hating SJW's that protest working on military projects
@JesusChristisPlanetNibiru
@JesusChristisPlanetNibiru 2 жыл бұрын
I think in WW3 they will release that technology
@Timberjagi
@Timberjagi 2 жыл бұрын
50 years later, its way more hightech, more precise, more compact, more reliable ;). That you see this as hightech is mainly because you are not used to it ;)
@Mark-uh4zd
@Mark-uh4zd 2 жыл бұрын
Bingo. Makes you wonder what these companies and the US government have in black projects now. Some of these UAPs that pilots are seeing can possibly be tech we have now.
@bond007xxx
@bond007xxx 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the prices today have gone through the roof. Engineers back then had more smarts and used slide rules rather than depending upon software. Too many "program managers" these days. Compare SpaceX to NASA development and their budgets.
@coma13794
@coma13794 2 жыл бұрын
One take, just like that. So cool to hear engineering stories after reading so many pilot stories from the blackbird program. Curious about engine technology today.
@scotcoon1186
@scotcoon1186 2 жыл бұрын
There's no need for something breathing air to go this fast. Satellites do everything this plane could now, and then some.
@sandyleask92
@sandyleask92 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible! As an engineer myself, the talent and skills of these guys are only something I could dream about. Such passion and knowledge to share. Just fantastic.
@bobbolieu9013
@bobbolieu9013 Ай бұрын
I am honored to hear this gentleman share what he can about his "job" working on water heaters. I sat and smiled the whole time beholding his joy and pride in his job, his country and his engine.
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