enginehistory.org Forum Index enginehistory.org
Aircraft Engine Historical Society Members' Bulletin Board
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Search found 3 matches
enginehistory.org Forum Index
Author Message
  Topic: R-1830 for Hump duty
lschilling

Replies: 3
Views: 6405

PostForum: Pratt & Whitney Engines   Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:48   Subject: R-1830 for Hump Duty
So, now I wonder how many -88's were flying on C-47's and where? I think this engine had surging problems, so maybe they didn't last long in the fleet.
  Topic: R-1830 for Hump duty
lschilling

Replies: 3
Views: 6405

PostForum: Pratt & Whitney Engines   Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 17:10   Subject: R-1830 for Hump duty
Graham White notes that the C-47 was used for Hump missions. I have also seen references to "double blowers' used in C-47's. Are they referring to R-1830-88's with two stage two speed superchar ...
  Topic: Unlimited racing - a new direction?
lschilling

Replies: 13
Views: 28035

PostForum: Air Racing - General   Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 19:28   Subject: Pond Unlimited Racer
I'm a brand newbie to the society and am humbled by the expertise resting in this group's hands. My first question, what became of the twin engined Pond Racer, the only clean sheet, ground-up unlimit ...
 
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT - 6 Hours
Jump to:  


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group