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To: bobsunshine
Just start building these again:


26 posted on 01/07/2012 7:45:01 AM PST by central_va ( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: central_va

Building the A-1 Skyraider would be difficult as I don’t think anybody builts a supercharged radial aircraft engine any longer. A radial is a good engine from the standpoint of withstanding battle damage. Jet engines (and essentially that is what a turboprop is) are delicate things. Not an engine type I would want to take on a straffing/rocket run if I had any choice.


32 posted on 01/07/2012 8:09:24 AM PST by Tallguy (It's all 'Fun and Games' until somebody loses an eye!)
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To: central_va

Really IMHO not a bad idea, especially with turbo prop late model engine.


46 posted on 01/07/2012 9:24:32 AM PST by wita
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To: central_va

Boeing pitched an updated Bronco, but remember the Air Force called for a ready to use aircraft.


52 posted on 01/07/2012 10:08:30 AM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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