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Anonymous
This shit is insane. I don't even know what it is.
>> Anonymous
Looks like an aircraft engine, possibly WW2.
>> Anonymous
that's sexy
>> Anonymous
>>384517
Yes, it does look a lot like an aircraft engine. Thank god newer ones are more streamlined.
>> shizznet !p6bTvrrbWo
Or maybe a helicopter engine, it looks like a 6 or 7 bladed one at the top
>> Anonymous
It's obviously a transformer stored at section 7
>> Anonymous
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That is a P&W R-4360 28-cylinder radial engine hanging from a stand. The R-4360 in its final versions generated 4,300 horsepower; initial models generated a 'mere' 3,000. The "Wasp Major" as it was known was used in a number of US aircraft, including the Goodyear F2G Corsair, the B-50 derivative of the B-29 Superfortress, the Hughes 'Spruce Goose,' and the Convair B-36. These engines are now used in a small handful of warbirds and in a few modified air racers.
>> BurtGummer !!RRMHFHglFsy
>>384590

WHY dont you have a tripcode?
>> Anonymous
Also, it was referred to as the corncob engine, due to it having all effing 28 of those cylinder heads poking out.

This engine was the signal to the aerospace industry that they really couldn't squeeze any more power out of engines of its type, and thus funding was put into jet airliners instead of trying to create even more powerful piston-engined aircraft. So, just a few years later, in the early 50's, Boeing was flying it's proof-of-concept aircraft, the 367-80. From there, the 707 was born, then et cetera, along came the A380.
>> Anonymous
>>384612
because honest people post anonymously, as they care about the board, not themselves.

anonymous: selfless, posts for the benefit of the board, doesn't care about reputation
tripfags: selfish, posts to increase one's "reputation", doesn't care about the board.
>> Anonymous
>>384631
Also it doesn't take long to duplicate a tripcode.
>> Anonymous
>>384631

Eh, I half agree. But for targeted discussions (such as, say, discussions on aircraft propulsion) trip's can help by letting you know that somebody has a little bit of background knowledge. For instance, in a heated discussion, am I more likely to listen to the person who posts intelligently all the time and has a degree in aerospace engineering, or the anon who just finished playing Crimson Skies on Xbox?

Still, in general I have to agree. Trip-fags tend to be attention whores.
>> Anonymous
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>>384612

I don't post often enough to justify it.

>>384635

Even in a targeted thread like this, what I posted was very basic information of record. If we were having a highly technical discussion on piston engines or some such, then identifying myself might provide coherency to my posts. But here, anyone can search "Pratt and Whitney R-4360" to find the exact information I posted.

Also, have some restored F2G Corsair at the Reno Air Races. You can see the enlarged cowl for the R-4360, as well as the (extended for racing) carburetor air scoop and bubble canopy. Less visible is the vertical stabilizer which has been enlarged and offset to counter the Wasp Major's torque. Despite its large engine, the F2G was only an average perfomer, top speed being 431 mph at 16,400 feet and service ceiling being only 38,000 feet - good at low altitude, but overall slightly inferior to the F4U-4 version of the Corsair. only 10 F2Gs were built before they were cancelled, and in my opinion they are among the ugliest Corsairs.
>> Somefag !!sg1mD+K97mC
Fags
>> BurtGummer !!oOJqtjgV+4h
Lol.
>> I'm not kidding GodYouSuck !PYqqa6XuBA
>>384635
Fucking loser

PS you have to listen to me because I have a tripcode
>> Anonymous
nah, its a EVA unit testicle
>> Anonymous
>>385551
evas are all female
>> Anonymous
oh shit its a star gate