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Old 17th February 2009 | 13:52
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b377
 
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What engine would you then say the AF plane above ( in service until late 70s at least) has ,JT4A?

I pressume all -3C engines were the first to be replaced by fans due to the pollution ...

I would love to hear again and compare the sound of -3C, -4A, -3D fitted planes on take off. I do remember the early 707 engines producing a penetrating high pitch whine even in idle something late engines did not have.

RR Darts such as on the Viscount & Andover were never quietened still have that loud whine.
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