By: Papa Lima - 3rd June 2004 at 06:33
Thank you, Doug H, I stand corrected and have noted that useful information.
By: MANAIRPORTMAD - 3rd June 2004 at 01:12
Welcome aboard Doug! Have fun!!!!!
By: Doug H. - 3rd June 2004 at 01:08
I think that should be two turbosuperchargers (driven by the exhaust) per Wright Cyclone R-3350 engine, total 8.
Hello,
Just found this group – happy days!
Please note a R-3350 TC18 is fitted with three (3) each PRT’s – power recovery turbines – each generating ~100-150 hp directlly back to the crankshaft via a hydraulic coupling.
This engine represents the zenith, or very near to it, the art of the piston aircraft engine designer – IMO.
Best,
Doug
By: BigredMD-11 - 1st June 2004 at 20:37
Piston Powered aircraft are notorious for having flames coming out of the exhaust.
By: A330Crazy - 1st June 2004 at 20:22
Beautiful shots Roger! 🙂 Love the first one of the connie flying with the Skyraider. 🙂
By: MEA380 - 1st June 2004 at 18:21
nice pics 🙂 ,
the full throttle pic is very impressive, I never saw something like that before.
By: Papa Lima - 1st June 2004 at 13:52
I think that should be two turbosuperchargers (driven by the exhaust) per Wright Cyclone R-3350 engine, total 8.
By: Hand87_5 - 1st June 2004 at 12:35
nice constellation ….
By: Ren Frew - 1st June 2004 at 10:23
turbines ?
Power recovery turbines, 12 of ’em on the Super Connie. At least that’s what the crew told me at Prestwick when I was on board.
By: seahawk - 1st June 2004 at 10:05
turbines ?
By: Ren Frew - 1st June 2004 at 08:21
Nice photos, whats going on with the fire, did anybody notice?
It’s not on fire daftie. 😀
That’s the effect of full throttle on the turbines.
By: Hand87_5 - 1st June 2004 at 08:01
Nice Pics Roger. This airshow is one of the bests in France
By: Britannia - 1st June 2004 at 08:00
Nice photos, whats going on with the fire, did anybody notice?
By: EHVB - 1st June 2004 at 07:33
Note the flames from the exhausts. BW Roger
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