Can you ID this engine?

Hi Taifun

Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker
Curtiss Robin
Curtiss-Wright CW-22 Falcon
Ford C-9 Trimotor
Lockheed R3O “Electra”
Naval Aircraft Factory N3N
Vultee BT-15 Valiant
Beech D17S Staggerwing
various Waco’s
Stinson Reliant SR9D and other models
Howard DGA-15

in short – it was a widely used engine during the “Golden Age”

Martin / Swiss Mustangs

Does look like it doesn’t it!! Thanks Mr Mustang!

So any idea what aircraft this was fitted to?

Thanks guys..

Taifun

Hi

I’d say it’s a Wright Whirlwind R-760 – comparing with a photo in”Aircraft Engines of the World 1944″

Martin / Swiss Mustangs

Here are a couple more Cheetah engines that were on an Airspeed Oxford which crashed in 1945.

Late Mk engine here

Avro Anson Mk I: Initial production version, differing from prototype in having 350 hp Cheetah IXs and increased cabin windows. First example flown December 31, 1935; deliveries to RAF began in February 1936 and first squadron, No 48, commissioned at Manston on March 6, the Avro Anson thus becoming the first monoplane and first air-craft with retractable undercarriage to reach RAF squadron service. Served operationally with Coastal Command squadrons until 1940, and on air-sea rescue duties until 1942; thereafter as a trainer for pilots, navi-gators and air gunners, mostly with no dor-sal turret but including 313 fitted with Bristol B.I Mk VI powered turrets. Also widely used for communication duties by RAF and other air forces, including USAAF in the UK.

Hi Colin,

What aircraft was that used in and about what year? Any ideas?

Thx

Taifun

I think it may be a Cheetah Engine.

Could possibly be a FIAT engine ie CR32 or CR42???