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| Thread ID: 35746 | 2003-07-20 08:37:00 | Another PC Co disaster | wotz (335) | Press F1 |
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| 161579 | 2003-07-23 02:09:00 | Possibly the significant advantage a DC3 has over the likes of an ATR72 is that is does not have, or rely on any form of software to maintain it, or keep it in the air.Anything that does not have to "boot" is intrinsically more reliable IMHO :) | PJ Mahan (4228) | ||
| 161580 | 2003-07-23 02:10:00 | I worked on DC3s 1975 to 1976 at Ohakea although the airforce wrongly called them C47s. The Russian made version of the DC3 was my fav I saw one it Angola. tedheath |
tedheath (537) | ||
| 161581 | 2003-07-23 06:07:00 | Hey wrecker That DVD-ROM you had replaced did't happen to be a samsung drive did it? if so was the model the SD-606F? Thanks |
pleasehelp (882) | ||
| 161582 | 2003-07-23 06:56:00 | Whoa! A complete thread hijack. I'd be willing to bet these 3-4 people who are talking about engines are from the PC Company and are trying to divert attention from the matter at hand. Oh well, seeing there are a few knowledgeable people who know aircraft engines, I've got a few questions ;) Ok on a Boeing 767, they have 2 massive engines. What are those called? And is one of those engines bigger than an engine from a 747-400?? |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 161583 | 2003-07-23 08:23:00 | C-47 was simply the military designation for the DC3 and which appellation applies depends on when and where the aircraft was built. NAC Skyliner ZK-AOO started life as a US built C-47 for the RNZAF but was considered a DC3 while in civilian use. For unusual configurations, look no further than the RAF C-47 with a hydraulic gun turret in a rather obscenely extended nose, or the US DC3 with a complete F-104 Starfighter cockpit and all the radar and fire control goodies in a pointy "witches hat" nose. Another C-47 was fitted with two Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprops. The three P&W PT-6 engined DC3 was actually fitted with two RR Dart beforehand. In the words of Tim Taylor, perhpas it needed "more power". It actually appeared at the 1978 Farnborough Air Show. DC3/C-47/C-53, they all live on as flying classics. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 161584 | 2003-07-23 08:48:00 | The B767 had several engine types depending on the operator and B767 model General Electric CF680A2 CF680C2 Pratt and Whitney JT9 Pratt and Whitney 4000 Rolls Royce RB 211 All about 50000 lbs thrust The B747-400 has similar engine choices to the B767 but are different model engines with thrust increased to about 60000 lbs |
Jim B (153) | ||
| 161585 | 2003-07-23 09:32:00 | Almost forgot, during WW2 the Russians built DC3s as the Lisunov Li-2 but the oddest variants during WW2 were the 500 or so built by the Japanese and flown in the Pacific. You really needed to have your eyes on before deciding whether to shoot or not! The DC3 cabin was pressurised for passenger use, so lack of pressurisation is not the reason for their longevity. That is down to simplicity and strength of the original design. Cheers Billy 8-{) [b][pre]As you might guess, I am a DC3 nut, and have been ever since I first saw them flying over my home in Auckland on their way to Whenuapai airport. Sunderlands and Vampires were regular visitors as well, but I don't remember any single engined fighters. |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 161586 | 2003-07-23 09:55:00 | The DC3 was not pressurized Billy, there was no way it could hold any pressure as it had more holes in it than a swiss cheese. Doors that were draughty and windows that leaked and the best that could be done was get some heat in to the cabin and some fresh air from the passenger louvres. As a result the height they could fly to was restricted to below 10000 ft with passengers otherwise they would all go to sleep from lack of oxygen. As a result you had to fly through all the bad weather but the view was great. When they were flying over your house I was at Whenuapai fixing them when they landed. |
Jim B (153) | ||
| 161587 | 2003-07-23 12:07:00 | Well don't stop there, guys, this is most interesting. I don't think I have ever seen a more off-topic thread hijack as this one before but it's great! :-) Are those DC3 planes the little ones where the seats are on a 45 degree angle and you sit with your back pressed into the seat until after takeoff? I have very very dim memories of flying to Whangarei in one of those and apart from the seat recline the only other bit I remember was the "air hostess" coming around with a basket of lollies. That was a real treat. :D Pionair (sp?) used to do charter flights around here in what I think is a DC3 which appeared to be very popular. Not sure where they have got to now - either Queenstown or over in Oz I think. |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 161588 | 2003-07-23 12:40:00 | That would be the one Susan. | -=JM=- (16) | ||
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