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Post by Naki on Oct 11, 2011 16:19:41 GMT 12
Didnt even know one was under restoration... |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 11, 2011 17:03:03 GMT 12
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Post by The Red Baron on Oct 11, 2011 17:28:31 GMT 12
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Oct 11, 2011 17:58:21 GMT 12
That's really great to see, it looks fantastic.
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Oct 11, 2011 19:56:16 GMT 12
Absolutely fantastic. These aircraft have been a big favourite of mine since I was a kid, never in a million years did I think I would see one fly.
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 11, 2011 19:58:42 GMT 12
I've said it on YouTube and Facebook, I watched this article with jaw dropped and thn a massive grin on my face the rest of the day. I had no idea an active Il-2 restoration was underway but it doesn't really surprise me that Boris Osetenskiy and co were behind it. Top marks, I look forward to seeing more of it!
Also - Allison or Mikulin(Klimov?)?
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Oct 11, 2011 21:15:40 GMT 12
Allison from what I understand.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 12, 2011 16:09:09 GMT 12
That is a truly amazing restoration, of a very important aeroplane in history.
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 28, 2011 12:14:46 GMT 12
And after much debate and conversation, the FHC have published a news release confirming they are indeed the owners of this superb machine: flyingheritage.com/TemplateMain.aspx?contentId=93Dave McDonald ha posted at WIX that the Shturmovik will feature in the next issue of Clasic Wings - can't wait! |
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Post by davidd on Jan 4, 2013 14:14:03 GMT 12
A wonder that an Allison V-1710 could get it off the ground! Seriously though the original Mikulin AM-38F was 46.7 Litres of swept volume, approx. 1,700 thundering hp (Allison was just 28 L, but ran at somewhat higher RPM of up to 3,000 per minute to get much higher BHP for volume.) Off hand cannot think if a greater capacity V-12 aero-engine of WW2 area, but there were some very large, earlier engines of lower powers for airships, etc. The Klimov family of V-12s as used in Yak fighters, etc, were considerably smaller, being based on the popular French Hispano Suiza V-12s.
David D
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Post by Officer Crabtree on Jan 4, 2013 16:30:41 GMT 12
I love the Sturmovik, I'm extremely happy that one is flying around somewhere and that one day I may have the privilege of seeing it in person.
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Post by suthg on Jan 4, 2013 17:28:22 GMT 12
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Post by ngatimozart on Jan 4, 2013 18:41:07 GMT 12
Yes it is good to have one restored and airborne again.
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