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B-17 with turboprop engine
pampa14
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Joined: March 28, 2013
KitMaker: 241 posts
AeroScale: 239 posts
Joined: March 28, 2013
KitMaker: 241 posts
AeroScale: 239 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 08:45 PM UTC
In 1946, two B-17Gs were modified as flying testbeds for experimental turboprop engines. The military equipment was removed, the pilot's cockpit was moved farther back, and the nose was completely modified to accommodate the experimental engine. To see the photos, please, visit the link:
http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/boeing-b-17-modificadas.html
Hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting!!!
Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 01:12 AM UTC
a fascinating piece of work indeed. thanks for your many contributions.
one GT => 36 spark ignition cylinders.
I like the look of the annular spinner. Hawker tried it too,
I wonder why it was not preferred in the end..?
that reminds me...
I have a kit...
one GT => 36 spark ignition cylinders.
I like the look of the annular spinner. Hawker tried it too,
I wonder why it was not preferred in the end..?
that reminds me...
I have a kit...