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Kyle Boatright wrote:
> "On-Condition" <noemail@nos.pam> wrote in message
> news:MMMUe.167883$wr.92445@clgrps12...
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>>Just wondering, exactly why are radial diesels not part of the
>>diesel revival? You cannot beat radials on airplanes for smooth
>>reliability. I once saw a cracked-off jug pounding through the
>>cowling as the engine was still running (the single Otter had
>>just landed).
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> Because there are no airframes currently in production that are designed for
> radials. With other engine configurations, it is possible that the new
> diesel(s) might be fitted to current airframes, either for new production or
> for retrofits.
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Thrush, Air Tractor, Weatherly.
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Re: Why no new diesel radials?
