[Vwdiesel] Diesel Aircrafts ????? old hat you bet.

[Val Christian]

I believe that Franklin also has an aircooled diesel for aircraft
applications.

>
> Theilert engines have been certified for some time as a direct replacement
> for lycomings in 172's and the like. Very cool. Not common, but a very good
> plant it would seem. Great power to weight, and efficient! Not Jumo's by any
> stretch.
> -James
>
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> > From: vwdiesel-admin at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-admin at vwfans.com]On
> > Behalf Of H .Hagar
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:20 PM
> > To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> > Subject: [Vwdiesel] Diesel Aircrafts ????? old hat you bet.
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> > The Germans are world leaders in light weight Diesels by far.,as
> > far as experience goes.
> > The first diesel (aircraft) I saw was on the Hindenburg   about
> > 2000 HP class. In 1945  I sat on top of a flying boat powered by
> > diesels.Vandalized it --no chance it can be repaired LOL.
> > Now in 2003 aircraft diesels are again certified for aircraft
> > use.    Small enough to power small cessnas etc.
> > In 1952 I sat on top of 20 cylinder Aircraft diesels used in
> > german E boats (3X20cylinder yes 60 pistons 7000Hp ) trying to
> > fix pyrometers.Noisy little buggers.       Hagar.
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