"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
05/15/2017 at 04:30 • Filed to: None
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"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> ptak appreciates old racecars
05/15/2017 at 06:20 |
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what cretin thought it would be a good idea to put the engine above the body?
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> pip bip - choose Corrour
05/15/2017 at 08:06 |
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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
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05/15/2017 at 09:17 |
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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.
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> Lokiparts
05/15/2017 at 09:57 |
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Funnily enough, both of those planes are made by the same manufacturer, Dornier.
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Lokiparts
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05/15/2017 at 10:09 |
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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.
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> Lokiparts
05/15/2017 at 11:27 |
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Dornier have always been amongst the best in terms of water based aircraft.
facw
> pip bip - choose Corrour
05/15/2017 at 12:11 |
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Pretty smart idea on a flying boat. Keep those engines protected from salt-water as much as possible.
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> facw
05/15/2017 at 17:41 |
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