And yes, that's a turbo-prop engine. You probably wouldn't see a modernized piston engine on an aircraft like this - turbo-props are much more reliable, easier to maintain, and provide greater power for the weight.
Posted on 05/08/2012 8:41:23 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
All that beauty needs is its quad 20’s back in the wings and you’ve got a real beast.
While I love the Spad, for close-in fighting I keep thinking two engines are better than one (pesky ground fire and all).
Personally I lean towards recreating the B-26 Invader.
And yes, that's a turbo-prop engine. You probably wouldn't see a modernized piston engine on an aircraft like this - turbo-props are much more reliable, easier to maintain, and provide greater power for the weight.
Thanx for the pic. You know I think I remember seeing this plane in either Janes or an issue of Av Week & Space Tech, back in the day.
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