TF giant p-47 engine choice?
05-09-2003, 12:23 PM
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OK everyone I would love a radial to put in this plane but not sure about the power of the saito 325.. Anyone out there have radials in their TF p-47? I was told to just go ahead and put the g-62 and be done.. I do have the .90 and 1.70 radials and have some experience with them so I'm not afraid of them..I've been told the plane comes out at 28-30 lbs...is this correct?
05-09-2003, 02:29 PM
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Jim, the saito radial would work fine for that plane but. its an expensive choice.. Other than the sound.. its not scale either. The P and W engine used was a 9 cylinder engine.. not trying to be picky here just letting you know lol. Any of the engines in the 3-4 cu would work just fine.. The G 62 is a decent choice because its got the power and weight and its relatively cheap.. Not the best engine but not too bad either.. Regards BobH.
05-09-2003, 06:45 PM
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thanks for the reply.. I know you dont know me, but I am pretty well knowledgable on the jugs and radials. I appreciate you being picky!! Thats how you get it done right! Anyway I just wasn't sure if anyone has put the saito 325 in the TF giant p-47. After reading on this site about the g-62 now I'm not sure I want one. Any other radials work? I just love the sound of them!!! My 1.70 sings a beautiful song! Can't wait to put it on my TF Stinson when I'm done bulding it.
05-09-2003, 10:53 PM
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Jim, I have a Taurus 3.2 for my Yellow jug. Its just a little smaller than the Top flite but weights about the same.. My plane is not finished yet so I haven't had a chance to run the engine. I know others who have them and they love them.. Like I said before... any 3-4 cui.. will work. BobH.
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Other than the sound.. its not scale either. The P and W engine used was a 9 cylinder engine..
Other than the sound.. its not scale either. The P and W engine used was a 9 cylinder engine..
PW2800 serries engine, 2 rows of 9 cylinders for a total of 18 cylinders.
http://www.pratt-whitney.com/classic.../CE_r2800.html
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TF giant p-47 engine choice?
The Saito is probably not enough if the plane weighs more than 27 lbs. It will climb like a P-47, which wasn't known for it's climbing ability! 
If you can keep the weight down to 21-24 lbs, you'll have the equivalent of 2300-2600 hp!
If you can keep the weight down to 21-24 lbs, you'll have the equivalent of 2300-2600 hp!
