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Old 19th February 2009 | 10:58
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27 cylinders

b337 Don't mean to be picky, but the "corn cob" engine had 4 rows of seven = 28 cylinders. Propellers have a bigger influence on the sound you hear than many people appreciate. That said, the sound of a Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major at full chat sure is unique.
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