wuzak
Captain
Would the He 177 have been more successful had it used tandem DB 601/5s instead of the coupled version, the DB606/610s?
What I am think here is that the two motors are completely independent driving coaxial propellors. The rear engine could, perhaps, run an extension shaft in the vee of the front engine, in the area where the motor cannon is located. Though this would mean that the rear engine would have its reduction on the engine and the extension shaft would therefore have to be larger.
Would there be difficulties with the control of the prop pitch?
Would similar installation problems occur as for the coupled versions?
What I am think here is that the two motors are completely independent driving coaxial propellors. The rear engine could, perhaps, run an extension shaft in the vee of the front engine, in the area where the motor cannon is located. Though this would mean that the rear engine would have its reduction on the engine and the extension shaft would therefore have to be larger.
Would there be difficulties with the control of the prop pitch?
Would similar installation problems occur as for the coupled versions?