Opinions on engines lasting so long with broken cooling systems?

[Skoshi Tiger]

Originally Posted by Blackdog_kt

I had tested this a few patches ago. The way it it was modeled is that once the leak stops (hence, the cooling system is empty of coolant fluid), the engine would overheat after a minute or so.

I tested this on the 110 though, so i don't know how it works in other aircraft and with the current patch.

Sounds like a fairly good way of modeling it to me.

All it comes down to is how fast you loose the coolant and in my opinion that should depend on the location, how much damage is incurred and what you are doing with your engine.