If I remember correctly, the Air Force and Navy tried some supersonic propeller turbo-prop planes in the early 50's before jets worked well enough for carrier work (no range) -- the props were counter-rotating and rather short, and worked just fine other than the normal problems with counter-rotating gearboxes and the NOISE. Deafened (literally) the deck people, even with hearing protection, and the rumor was that you couldn't do anti-submarine work as the plane could be heard so far away underwater....
Did a number on the pilot, too. Doesn't seem to be any reasonable way to eliminate the noise, either. Those musta been fun classes! Peter _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
