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From a tv show I've seen several times, there was this refurb shop in the UK refurbing a 109. The mechanic said that they better not destroy the DB engine because it was built to extreme tolerances that would be impossible to achieve. I don't know if he meant actually impossible or just too expensive. In any case, this may have to be considered when talking about a new-built DB.
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A2C wrote:
Another wacky idea:

Due to the scarcity of DB-601's, anyone thought of mounting an Allison engine inverted on a 109 airframe? Curious to see if it would work.


Come on mate, it's bad enough seeing 109s Merlin powered :shock:
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Come on mate, it's bad enough seeing 109s Merlin powered


How about an a radial?

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Come on mate, it's bad enough seeing 109s Merlin powered


How about an a radial?


The Germans already tried it with the Bf 109X. Maybe they thought it was ugly.

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DoraNineFan wrote:
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Come on mate, it's bad enough seeing 109s Merlin powered


How about an a radial?


The Germans already tried it with the Bf 109X. Maybe they thought it was ugly.

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Yes, that is rather ugly!

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Whaddya know!-another 'German built' Buchon, amazing how many are around :roll:

My thought also! ;)

But good to keep them in circulation, rather than sitting hangars snarling at passing pilots.


And they look better than DB-engined '109s.... :wink:

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