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Republic Nightbolt Mk-I

Started by TomZ, June 08, 2021, 12:32:51 PM

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PR19_Kit

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June 11, 2021, 05:29:31 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 11, 2021, 04:48:59 AM

The use of a mechanically driven supercharger and an exhaust driven supercharger (turbocharger) on the same engine is not something i'm aware of in the car world.  Although i'm sure it must have been tried.
It has been done on truck engines.  Detroit Diesel built two strokes with both.


There was a version of the Golf/Scirocco that had both, I think was called a G40 or a G60. Got rave write ups in the mags but didn't last in production very long.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

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Glenn Gilbertson

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June 11, 2021, 05:38:47 PM
Good looking beast, Tom - well done! :thumbsup:

Given that the P-47 excelled at ground attack in 1944-5, I've often wondered why they didn't build a version with the simpler Hellcat/Corsair R-2800 engine using only the built-in supercharger, the weight saving giving scope for armour protection; could have been useful in the Korean War as well.
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