EARLY warbird parts
Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:24 pm
Stromberg NAT 4B carbeuretor. Note USN stamp on data plate- "For Mod" on first photo. For Wright J5/R790. I would like to know which USN aircraft in inventory used the R790. Anybody know?
Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:27 pm
The Wright Whirlwind J-5 went by its military designation of R-790. It was used by the Army and the Navy on the Consolidated PT-1 (Army) and PT-3 (Navy) trainers. It was also used on the Ryan NYP, flown by Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic in 1927.
It was rated at 225 hp.
Walt
It was rated at 225 hp.
Walt
Thanks
Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:04 pm
Walt,
I figured out the Atlantic Crossing connection, but know very little about 20's and 30's aircraft (unless they were also used in WWII). Appreciate the information.
Should I go back and get the rest of the aircraft? (evil laugh...)
I figured out the Atlantic Crossing connection, but know very little about 20's and 30's aircraft (unless they were also used in WWII). Appreciate the information.
Should I go back and get the rest of the aircraft? (evil laugh...)