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Pratt & whitney R-4360.
There is a small handful of 4360's still out there today. If you are fortunate enough to be at Reno in Sept. You can hear this engine comming around the pylons bolted to a restored and very rare F2G super Corsair. A restored Cleveland Air Races and Bendix trophy...
Here is one that was not pictured but a personal favorit!!!
Wright 760
7 cyl
235 hp.
Me starting!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63C95rsaHZQ
flying overhead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcufghdQbMI
Landing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5TjBjo8Yew
Our Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3...
Wright 3350
At start from a Douglas Skyraider
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmHPCw47N2s
Flying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrI0G5wmQ1I&feature=related
Gotta add a bomber
B-29 FIFI, back when she was flying. She is currently grounded until funding is found for New engines...
V-1710 made by allison.
Here she is in the P-40 Warhawk.
No I did not get a ride in this one, but the owner is a friend of my fathers. (2nd movie)
At start
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnw2vY-QNBo
fly by
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPj0DYa54G4
Wright 1820
Used in many airplanes, to justify her sound, its best to hear it from a single engine airplane.
North American T-28
Fly by & start
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpRSxlNQolg
V-1650 Rolls Royce Merlin
Dont hate me, but I actually flew in this airplane when she was registered as CF-FUZ. She was recently sold to the guy who is now flying it in this video. So i am still partial to the airplane!
At start
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aLfq8n61Fk
Fly By...
I am a aircraft mech & owner and I love round engines. Pics are great but you need to hear and feel them to appreciate the "Art" that they really are!!!
Turn your sound up
R2800 in the Corsair!
At start
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWtMTCXOynM
Fly by...
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