(BUFDRVR) writes:

David Lesher wrote:

Is a small arms round that get inhaled sufficient to FOD an engine?

It depends. Shelling out a TF-33 is pretty hard to do. I've seen pictures of
TF-33s that have inhaled 1/2" bolts and kept running (albeit erratic). I've
landed after sorties and have been handed the "Bird Strike Form" in maintenance
debrief and asked "did I hit a bird?". Post flight maintenance often found them
(their remains) in the engine, yet the engine performed normally throughout the
entire flight.

Birds I can see errr passing... but I wonder about solid things such
as lead. If they can pass 1/2" bolts, then I think a 50Cal round
is not an issue...

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