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wstuddert
Joined: 26 Jan 2015 Posts: 17 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 23:43 Post subject: Merlin exhaust |
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A question for all the RR Merlin experts. I recently viewed a YouTube video of a Merlin being run as a display. I noticed that it had 5 fishtail exhaust outlets. On closer view the rear two exhaust pipes were Siamesed, whilst the remainder were seperate pipes. I understand the reason for the fishtail configuration, but a hybrid has me curious. Is this engine a hotch botch, or a true configuration? If it is true, it would seem that the back pressure in the exhaust would be different on the rear pots compared to the rest. Any answers? |
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wpearce
Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 41 Location: California, USA
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wstuddert
Joined: 26 Jan 2015 Posts: 17 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 23:41 Post subject: |
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G’day Bill, thank you for your reply, certainly answers the question. What a great photo of the Mosquito in flight. Is it yours, and did you take the photo?
Take care and regards.
Wayne |
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wpearce
Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 41 Location: California, USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 09:19 Post subject: |
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I wish I took that photo! I have been unable to find the original photographer, but the Mosquito is owned by Jerry Yagen / Military Aviation Museum in Virginia. _________________ Bill Pearce
www.oldmachinepress.com |
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wstuddert
Joined: 26 Jan 2015 Posts: 17 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 15:07 Post subject: |
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Thanks Bill it’s a beauty. I like your web site, there are some interesting machines. The contra rotating rotary job is a work of art.
Wayne |
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