During a recent discussion about the Tempest aircraft which are currently being rebuilt to fly, sadly we know not one will fly with a Napier sabre engine in but the question was raised , could a Griffon be used in its place instead ? Or would there be a problem with the nose profile of the MkV?
By: |RLWP - 12th September 2012 at 12:51
Trying to predict the future of aeroplane engines is nigh on impossible. Take this for an example:
http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/engines/raf4a-engine/raf-4a-engine
Richard
By: MerlinPete - 12th September 2012 at 12:51
List of surviving Sabres here:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=87317
Post #5 shows one of Kermit Weeks` engines.
Pete
By: Snoopy7422 - 12th September 2012 at 12:21
The Devils Child.
Using a Griffon in place of a Sabre has been mooted many times over the decades. Part of the problem is that, when folks are shelling-out that kind of dough, they want it right, as in – as perfect as possible. Much of the allure of the Typhoon/Tempest IS the nasty old fire-breathing monster under the cowlings….:diablo:
A Griffon-engined Typhoon/Tempest would be a gas, – but it wouldn’t have the resale value of one with the correct engine. However, as it’s probably about the only viable option, it may well come to pass when money isn’t so tight.
Kermit Weeks has a Tempest V airframe almost restored. It’s to go on static display, but has been done to airworthy standards with an eye to the future – he’s also got two Sabres. There are reckoned to be only ten Sabres left in the world, with two in private hands – Kermits… Given the difficulties with the Sabre – and all his other huge projects, it’ll be a miracle if it gets to fly, but if anyone can see it through, he’s The Man. 🙂
By: JonL - 12th September 2012 at 07:55
Mk III and Mk IV prototypes had Griffons……
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