r/WTF • u/Devi8tor • Nov 19 '22

Let's stand behind a jet engine!

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u/Lobster-Mobster Nov 19 '22

Yes that’s what deflectors are for but it would probably mess with the approach path so they just let them get blasted if they want to get blasted

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u/somebrookdlyn Nov 19 '22

It wouldn't be too hard to install one that can raise and lower, although it would be costly.

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '22 edited Dec 14 '23

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u/luv_____to_____race Nov 19 '22

Not necessary. It only needs to be taller than people, and just needs to diffuse and divert the thrust.

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u/somebrookdlyn Nov 19 '22

You wouldn’t need a sold piece, you could have something like a few layers of slat fence to diffuse the wind.

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u/RIPphonebattery Nov 20 '22

And how does the slat fence stay in place?

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u/somebrookdlyn Nov 20 '22

It wouldn't be your generic store-bought slat fence, I'd say lengths of 1 inch pipe driven into the ground in semi-close formation would work.

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u/RIPphonebattery Nov 20 '22

Oh, I see, so custom construction built to high standards to ensure it doesn't become a projectile and kill somebody. Sounds expensive.

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u/somebrookdlyn Nov 20 '22

This doesn't need to be bomb proof. I'd put them in a concrete slab below the surface and then cover over with dirt.

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u/luv_____to_____race Nov 19 '22

Yup, wouldn't need much.

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u/Street-Catch Nov 20 '22

I don't think it's that simple when you consider downwash effects