Re: Packard Merlin Engine V-1560
Posted by Gary On 2012/1/13 23:24:29
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Quote:...I'll never forget the scream from the Packard engine...
Dave & Gator, to conjure up connotations of a P-51 the accompaniment of a PT boat seems to be appropriate.
Nothing short of perfect mechanical harmony Guscha!
Here's a couple of good examples of what a 12 cylinder Packard ensemble sounds like when it's strapped to wings...
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Ys7QqNTASWk This Merlin's singin' it's tune...sounds like its at max RPM at the same time the supercharger's screamin' for more...
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8X-kgOn5G6Q That was the sound of freedom in the 1940's...makes hair stand up where ya' don't have any.
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