In a message dated 96-11-29 21:59:11 EST, airhedrz@mailhost.iconn.net (Robert
Zirpolo) writes:
<< I have a friend who used to work for Pratt & Whitney and their version of
the chicken launcher was a nitrogen powered cannon that would launch a 10-12
pound bird (I think they used geese) into a running jet engine to see what
effect it would have (on the engine that is). I'm sure each manufacturer of
aircraft has their own version of a machine like this. But it doesn't beat
the pumpkin launchers that I saw that can launch a mid sized pumpkin between
1500-2600 ft!
>>
Uh Oh... I used to work of a very well know cosmetic manufacturer here in
Dallas. I remember we used to have demostrations from various animal
protection groups protesting animal testing of our products (remember the
Doonesbury cartoon series?).
I wonder if those groups know about Pratt & Whitney's activities.
R. Johnson - Dallas
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