by "ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
Published 05/15/2017 at 04:30
by "ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
Published 05/15/2017 at 04:30
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"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
05/15/2017 at 06:20, STARS: 0
what cretin thought it would be a good idea to put the engine above the body?
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
05/15/2017 at 08:06, STARS: 1
It was the only way they could have fit all 12 engines on board. The wing was too thick to fit the pusher engines, plus its much easier(or time efficient I guess) to change an engine when it’s just sitting out in the open like that.
"Lokiparts" (lokiparts)
05/15/2017 at 09:17, STARS: 2
Plus it seems like mounting the engines as far from the water as possible just makes a lot of sense. It is still even done on some modern seaplanes.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
05/15/2017 at 09:57, STARS: 1
Funnily enough, both of those planes are made by the same manufacturer, Dornier.
"Lokiparts" (lokiparts)
05/15/2017 at 10:09, STARS: 1
Well there you go... Maybe they’re just weird. But I’ll give them credit for sticking to their unique design for better or worse.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
05/15/2017 at 11:27, STARS: 1
Dornier have always been amongst the best in terms of water based aircraft.
"facw" (facw)
05/15/2017 at 12:11, STARS: 1
Pretty smart idea on a flying boat. Keep those engines protected from salt-water as much as possible.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
05/15/2017 at 17:41, STARS: 0