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Yes but this type of undercarriage was installed to some aircraft to accommodate bombs. Bristol TB.8 / GB.75
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The timing is drifting the wrong way. No H-S.
Maybe need to add that the builder was not happy with his original car engine and went over to an Anzani later.
Edit: Hah! You are on a good site already, Trucky
Maybe need to add that the builder was not happy with his original car engine and went over to an Anzani later.
Not the least interesting feature of this machine is its engine—xxxxx. It is placed vertically in the machine, with the cylinder heads pointing forward so as to ensure even cooling. (The engine is aircooled.) At the upper end of the vertical crankshaft is a bevel gear which serves the double purpose of transmitting the power to the horizontal propeller-shaft and of giving a 2 to 1 gear reduction. The weight of the engine is somewhat great for its power, compared with modern aero engines, but it is stated by the makers that reliability has been their first consideration, and that they consider this of greater importance than low weight. The engine weighs 220 lbs., or slightly over 4 lbs ./h.p., but it is claimed to be as reliable as a car engine, and to require very little attention.
Edit: Hah! You are on a good site already, Trucky
Last edited by RegDep; 24th Aug 2011 at 11:16.
