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To: Seven plus One

That looks like the front half of a P-47 Thunderbolt.


102 posted on 01/25/2009 7:58:43 PM PST by Rebelbase
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To: Rebelbase

Similar design constraints. The supercharger ductwork required a relatively large fuselage and cowling.


103 posted on 01/25/2009 8:07:59 PM PST by Philo-Junius (One precedent creates another. They soon accumulate and constitute law.)
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To: Rebelbase

Pratt&Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
If it had this baby stuffed in there, it would be. (The F4-U used this engine too, to keep the thread on topic.)
106 posted on 01/25/2009 8:31:41 PM PST by Seven plus One
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