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The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was the epitome of piston technology: 28-cylinder radial engine that needed more maintenance than flying time. It vibrated so hard
by GnarfGnarf 4y ago
The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was the epitome of piston technology: 28-cylinder radial engine that needed more maintenance than flying time. It vibrated so hard that it separated from the wing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_377_Stratocruiser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_377_Stratocruiser
- pinkorchid 4y agoMaybe you're being hyperbolic, but the catastrophic engine separations in the Stratocruiser were due to propeller failures. http://enginehistory.org/Propellers/B377Props.pdf http://enginehistory.org/Propellers/B377Props.pdf
- B1FF_PSUVM 4y agoLeads to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_Spacelines_Pregnant_Guppy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_Spacelines_Pregnant_Guppy As some comedian used to quip, Pregnant Guppy would be a good band name.