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Turbines in P-47's
- Subject: Turbines in P-47's
- From: Otter <kdsebe0@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 10:13:53 -0400
> Heck, P-47 Thunderbolts had the Turbo
>wAAAY in the back of the plane (behind the wing) and lots of piping, and
>they made power. not all turbo layouts are efficiently designed, true,
>but many are.
How come didn't they just use "RAM AIR INDUCTION"? I'm certain that
designing the appropriate aluminum heat shield to isolate their K&N
replacement air-box is only a three beer job!
Kenn
http://www.euromajic.com
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