Radial Engine
Dec 7, 2019 10:24:00 #
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Dec 7, 2019 10:43:49 #
There is nothing that compared to the starting on the ole radial engine. It would cough, ban, fart, and cough again before beginning to purr. How sweet were those sounds and the smell as well. Loved you photo.
Dec 7, 2019 11:16:35 #
Yes👍! USN Aviation Machinist Mate Reciprocating (ADR) Mostly 18 cylinder Wright R-3350s
nimbushopper wrote:
Great shot! Love those radial engines.
Dec 7, 2019 12:10:50 #
Iron Sight wrote:
Yes👍! USN Aviation Machinist Mate Reciprocating (ADR) Mostly 18 cylinder Wright R-3350s
Ah, A1 Skyraider, P2V, C121. I was used to the Wright R1820 in the T-28 and Grumman S2.
Dec 8, 2019 08:31:02 #
Dec 8, 2019 09:42:56 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
In that Ford trimotor it has three 450 hp. R-985 Pratt Whitney engines. Each engine has 985 in.³
Dec 8, 2019 10:04:40 #
Dec 8, 2019 11:45:08 #
Nice, sharp shot. It looks like the plane I took a ride on a
couple of years ago.
couple of years ago.
Dec 8, 2019 12:47:45 #
brent46 wrote:
Business end of a Ford Tri Motor.
YES INDEED...Great Detail & Wonderful Color. Good Job Sir.
Dec 8, 2019 12:59:51 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
There’s nothing like the sound of a big radial engined aircraft cruising over.
Stan
Stan
Dec 8, 2019 14:27:45 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
brent46 wrote:
Business end of a Ford Tri Motor.
Looks like she gets a lot of well deserved TLC.
Dec 8, 2019 14:27:46 #
brent46 wrote:
Business end of a Ford Tri Motor.
I am curious as to the 2-blade prop instead of a 3 or 4 blade prop. I know there is a reason - I just don't know why.
Dec 8, 2019 15:09:56 #
Nice really sharp shot of the single bank nine cylinder. I guess this engine did not have enough power to swing a larger prop or one with more blades.
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