Hi Chris,
From what I can find with G**gle, the engine power is close to
original, but propeller efficiency is probably higher.
The original Dakotas had Wright 1100 and P&W 1200 hp engines. The
conversion is reported to use Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67R engines
of 1281 shp.
The old radials would probably respond more rapidly to a full power
application, but the turbos would win an extended climb. They can also
operate to 25,000 ft.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 12/26/2014 4:16 AM, ChrisB wrote:
I agree that it’s interesting, Paul. I wonder what the power is compared with
the original engines. Because the aircraft is pretty tricky to operate, for takeoff at
least, with the original power, I suspect that it is similar.
Chris
On 26 Dec 2014, at 02:23, Paul Laughlin <pelaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I find this to be interesting. A turbo prop DC3.
<http://theaviationist.com/2012/10/05/dos-dc3/
<http://theaviationist.com/2012/10/05/dos-dc3/>>
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