Jack Frobisher said the following on 08/07/07 14:20:
The configuration of a Griphon engine is not that different from a Merlin
and should sound very similar. Perhaps it had the classic wing shape but a
radial engine (2x9), in which case it would have been a Sea Fury.

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The Griffon has more of a pulsating, gargling sound.

Starting at 1:05, can even be heard towards take-off speed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsY5SbXhqVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYjriT7lVHw

Some Merlins. :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYsLvdSmKQI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z_F14hm-CE


I saw a Griffon-powered Spit at Sun-N-Fun this year and knew immediately
that it had to be a layer Mark, as it did not have that distinctive
merlin sound!


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