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Old 5th Jun 2015, 02:51
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RAFEngO74to09
 
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Roadster 280,


The Fairey Gannet had a Double Mamba turboprop driving the contra-rotating props. The gearbox arrangement allowed one engine to be shut down to save fuel and extend endurance without having an asymmetric effect. Engines would routinely be alternated on / off every 30 minutes to equalize usage. I always thought it was a nice little aircraft.


Fairey Gannet AEW3


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